Employees have certain rights under federal and state laws. Employers, for instance, cannot discriminate on the basis of many factors including race, religion or national origin.
Employers can also be liable for subjecting employees to a hostile work environment or sexual harassment. Employers must follow certain laws pertaining to wages and payment, including payment for overtime.
Employment lawyers in Bristol County, Massachusetts typically represent employees who have been treated unfairly or wrongly by their employers and seek to be compensated.
The NELA strives toward a world where employees are paid a living wage, that is free of employment discrimination, harassment or wrongful termination.
Lawyer Referral Service in Bristol County, MA - The Bristol County Bar Association (BCBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) from its offices in New Bedford, MA. The LRS helps individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney throughout the county. When you call the service a trained staff person will discuss the case with you during a brief and confidential intake process to determine which type of attorney is needed. You will then receive a referral to a local attorney experienced in that practice area of the law.