About our
EMPLOYMENT LAW
We provide a wide range of services to our employment law clients, including but not limited to drafting employee handbooks, business formation, reviewing and negotiating employment contracts, reviewing and negotiating severance packages, as well as litigating claims pertaining to sexual harassment, wrongful termination on the basis of age, race, sexual orientation, religion, gender and disability, unemployment benefits, and breach of contract actions.
These employment law services include representation at the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, District Court and Superior Court.
Employer/Business Owner
The Attorneys at Shimer & Dauksewicz can assist Massachusetts businesses in drafting and negotiating business contracts, including Licensing Agreements, Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreements, Partnership Agreements, Employment Agreements, Severance Agreements, Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation Agreements, and employee handbook/personal policies.
Our firm actively counsels and advises each business client regarding contracts, employment law, partnership matters, employment separation, wage and hour laws, and independent contractor law.
The Attorneys at Shimer & Dauksewicz have extensive experience drafting employment and personnel policies, including Hiring Processes, Client Confidentiality, sexual harassment, At-Will Employment, holidays, Dress Code, Expense Reimbursement, Progressive Discipline, Dispute Resolution, Performance Evaluations, Safety, Compensation, Salary Administration, Termination, Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML), and other Leaves of Absence.
Simply call our office at (978) 225-6197 to set up an initial consultation. Our experienced staff will listen to the details of your particular matter and be prepared to advise you on the best course of action.
Employment Law Services
Employee
Shimer & Dauksewicz is also equipped to provide various legal services for employees at the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the District Court, and the Superior Court.
Massachusetts Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment benefits provide temporary compensation to those workers who meet certain eligibility criteria under the law.
If you have filed a claim for unemployment benefits with the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance and have been denied, simply call our office at (978) 225-6197 to schedule an initial consultation so we may assess how to handle your matter best.
MASSACHUSETTS WAGE & HOUR LAWS
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has comprehensive wage and hour laws intended to protect the rights of its workforce by ensuring that they are properly classified, paid fairly and on time, and they receive the statutory benefits afforded to them by way of
sick time, meal breaks, overtime pay, etc. If you have questions regarding these laws and/or you believe your rights are being violated in the workplace, please call our office to schedule an initial consultation so we may assess how best to handle your matter.
MASSACHUSETTS DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE
In Massachusetts, it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Harassment based upon an individual’s participation in a protected class, including sexual harassment, is statutorily prohibited. If you believe you are a victim of discrimination, whether by way of wrongful termination or harassment in the workplace, please call our office to schedule an initial consultation so we may assess how to best handle your matter.
