If you are an entertainment industry worker and have sustained a work-related injury while on set, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Film Set Safety in the News Film set safety concerns have been a hot topic in the media as of late. After months at home due to the pandemic, studios …
Did You Know? Professional Athletes are Eligible for Workers’ Compensation in Massachusetts.
The NFL’s first regular-season game kicked off on September 9. During this time of year, most football fans find themselves occupied with rooting for the home team, drafting the perfect fantasy lineup, or preparing game day snacks. But, for professional athletes, the regular season can bring great concern: injury. Did you know your favorite star …
School is in Session: How to Mitigate Back-to-School Traffic & Prevent Accidents
School is in session. After an untraditional school year due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, students are headed back to the classroom for a fresh start. With this in mind, it is time to prepare for the inevitable – back-to-school traffic. Students attending Milton Public Schools begin the 2021-2022 school year on September …
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I Quit My Job. What Happens to My Vacation Pay in Massachusetts?
Recent studies show employees throughout the United States are leaving their jobs in an increasingly high volume. Regardless of the reason for doing so, separating from an employer can present many questions and concerns. A common question we hear at Keches Law Group: what happens to my vacation pay after quitting my job in Massachusetts? …
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2021 Keches Cares Scholarship Winner Selected
Keches Law Group has selected Ronan Folan of Weymouth, MA, as the 2021 Keches Cares Scholarship contest winner! Ronan is a 2021 Weymouth High School graduate and will be heading to Brown University in the Fall. He plans to pursue veterinary medicine. Moreover, Ronan will be joining Brown’s track and field team, where he will …
Massachusetts Offering Employees Special Sick Pay for COVID-19 Shots
Vaccines are critical when it comes to ending the pandemic for good. But, for many Americans receiving an immunization isn’t so easy. Fortunately, Massachusetts has enacted new legislation providing employees with special sick pay for COVID-19 shots. Recent Spike in New COVID-19 Cases is Concerning to Experts Massachusetts lifted its mask order on May 29, …
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New Study Links Legalized Recreational Marijuana to Decreased Workers’ Compensation Claims
Year after year, more states legalize marijuana. Proponents explain legalization can have many perks, including boosting the economy and creating jobs. But, new research shows legal recreational marijuana may come with an additional benefit – a decrease in workers’ compensation claims. When States Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Workers’ Compensation Claims Decrease Thousands of Americans are injured …
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No Lifeguard on Duty: What the Commonwealth’s Lifeguard Shortage Means for Pool, Beach, Lake Safety
COVID-19 has impacted nearly every aspect of life. Now, even as Massachusetts lifts its mask mandate and social distancing requirements, lasting effects of the pandemic have made their way to the state’s beaches, pools, and lakes. As beaches, pools, and lakes reopen at total capacity for the first summer since the height of the pandemic, …
