If you are a smaller company, dealing with a sexual harassment case can be a serious burden and major disruption to your business. An employer who receives a complaint from an employee regarding such harassment should begin an investigation right away, even if the employee hasn’t yet mentioned plans to hire a sexual harassment attorney. The person who has been accused of harassment should never have any control over the investigation, either direct or indirect. The investigator should take the time to interview the accuser, the accused harasser, and any other employees who might have information relevant to the investigation. The employer should also ensure that any harassment isn’t allowed to continue. If this means that the parties need to be separated, the burden of transfer should never fall on the employee making the complaint. That could result in employment litigation with charges of illegal retaliation, even if the transfer wasn’t intended as a punishment.
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If you’ve been searching for a law firm in the Boston, Massachusetts area, you’ve no doubt come across many. While we emphasize that our combination of experience, excellent track record, small size, and low rates certify us to tackle almost any case, there are several other reasons why you should consider Engel & Schultz, LLP.
- Our business and corporate law expertise extends from corporate and business formation to shareholder agreements, loans and debt, production, commercial contracting, trademarks, employee contracts, stocks and options, mergers, and more. With more than half a million new businesses launching every month in the United States, business law is more important than ever, especially as startups try to navigate the uncertain waters of today’s shaky economy.
- The face of trademark and intellectual property law is changing. With the rise Internet usage leading to a number of legal issues, including online ownership issues, it’s not uncommon for inventors and entrepreneurs to solicit a trademark attorney. Boston is home to more than one firm that specializes in this field. However, if you need a Boston trademarks attorney, you’d be hard pressed to find a firm more skilled than Engel & Schultz, LLP in everything from service marks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and intellectual property to portfolio strategies and cost structure.
- Our Massachusetts divorce mediation services range from division of property to custody disputes. While the national per capita divorce rate has been declining from its peak in 1981, the fact remains that an estimated one in five adults has divorced at least once, and when there are children involved, the process becomes even more complex. We work to achieve the best possible solution for everyone involved, whether that is conciliation, mediation, or even litigation.
- Today’s soft housing market has made both home buying and selling difficult, and some firms are not equipped to tackle the intricacies of purchase agreements, title analyses, or zoning and environmental matters. But for this Boston law firm, real estate law is just another part of what we do every day. Whether you would like us to represent you in the purchase or sale of your home or just counsel you on leasing issues, trust Engel & Schultz, LLP to help you make effective, profitable decisions—no matter what the state of the market.
For more information about Engel & Schultz, LLP, please contact us by telephone at (617) 951-9980 or email us at mail@engelschultz.com.
