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Christine LaRose joins Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C.

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Christine LaRose of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C.

BOSTON, BRAINTREE AND QUINCY, MA…

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C., a dynamic full-service law firm with a team of attorneys advising individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas, recently hired Rockland resident Christine LaRose as a paralegal.

“We’re delighted to add Christine to our team at Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro,” said Paul Barbadoro, a partner at the Firm. “Christine’s 25 years of experience in the law and working in the Quincy area is a valuable asset to Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro and our clients in probate and family law matters, litigation and estate planning cases.”

Prior to Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C., LaRose worked for the Law Offices of Christopher Ryan in Quincy, MA. She received her Associates Degree in Legal Studies from Massasoit College in Brockton, MA and has completed continuing education classes in financial planning through Boston University.

“Having worked in Quincy all these years, I had heard of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro and knew their reputation as legal professionals,” said LaRose. “It’s been nice to find out that not only is their reputation well earned, but they’re wonderful people to work with who genuinely care about their clients as well.”

About the Firm

Founded in 1995, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. is a full-service law firm located in Quincy committed to providing every client with personal attention and superior legal service at reasonable rates.

The firm’s attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas.  Led by five partners with a combined 100+ years of experience, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s 15 attorneys practice in the following areas: litigation, tax, trust and estate planning, real estate, zoning and land use, corporate law, finance, criminal defense, employment law, immigration law, election law, and divorce and family law.  Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro also offers a Speaker’s Bureau on topics of tax, estate planning, small business law and corporate law.

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. is headquartered at 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 500 in Quincy, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 202-6929 or visit their website at http://www.bbb-lawfirm.com.

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Is your sick leave policy up to date?

Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq.
Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq.

BOSTON, BRAINTREE AND QUINCY, MA…

As of July 1, 2015, earned sick leave is a statutorily guaranteed benefit to Massachusetts employees. While much of the focus has been on small business owners who did not previously offer sick leave, the new law also put the onus on businesses that did provide that benefit to make certain their current policy meets the requirements of the new law.

“Sick leave policies can vary from company to company. Some allow employees to carry over sick time, others do not. The new law clearly defines the minimum requirements and should be cause for most businesses with 11 or more employees to review their policy,” said Elizabeth Caruso, an Associate at the law firm of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. in Quincy, Massachusetts.

The new law requires that all businesses with 11 or more employees will have to provide paid sick leave, while businesses with 10 or less employees will have to provide unpaid sick leave. Employees, both full and part-time, can earn sick leave at the rate of one hour earned leave per every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours of earned time per year. Employees who are considered “exempt” from the overtime requirements under the Massachusetts Fair Wage Laws are considered to work 40 hours per week.

Employees will be allowed to carry over up to 40 hours of leave per year into the next calendar, but will not be allowed to take more than 40 hours of leave in any calendar year. Unlike vacation pay, employers will not be required to pay any accrued sick leave time to any employee when employment terminates.

“Employers who already offer an equivalent or better sick leave or paid time off policy that meets the minimum requirements of this law will not be required to amend their policy,” said Caruso.  “Employers who have entered into contracts, benefit plans, or collective bargaining agreements with employees must continue to honor those agreements for the duration of the agreed upon term.”

The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office will be issuing rules and regulations regarding the interpretation and implementation of this law in the coming weeks. Additionally, the Attorney General’s Office will be required to issue an employee notice regarding sick leave rights that must be conspicuously displayed by employers. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who utilize leave under this new law. As with other labor laws, the Attorney General’s Office will be charged with enforcement of the law.

If you are a business owner and want to know how the new sick leave law will affect your business and your employees, please contact Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro at 781-202-6929. Additionally, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro attorneys are available for speaking engagements on the new law. Inquiries can be made at the above number or by e-mailing bbbinfo@bbb-lawfirm.com.

About the Firm

Founded in 1995, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. is a full-service law firm located in Quincy committed to providing every client with personal attention and superior legal service at reasonable rates.

The firm’s attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas.  Led by five partners with a combined 100+ years of experience, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s 15 attorneys practice in the following areas: litigation, tax, trust and estate planning, real estate, zoning and land use, corporate law, finance, criminal defense, immigration law, election law, and divorce and family law.  Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro also offers a Speaker’s Bureau on topics of tax, estate planning, small business law and corporate law.

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. is headquartered at 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 500 in Quincy, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 848-9610 or visit their website at http://www.bbb-lawfirm.com.

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Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s Warren Baker reappointed as trustee for South Shore Hospital Charitable Foundation

Warren Baker, Esq.
Warren Baker, Esq.

BOSTON, BRAINTREE AND QUINCY, MA…

Warren Baker, a partner at Quincy, MA-based Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. was recently reappointed as a trustee of South Shore Hospital’s Charitable Foundation. This marks seventh year Baker has served as a trustee for the Hospital’s Foundation.

In addition to being a trustee, Baker will serve as the co-chairman of the Foundation’s planning giving committee.

Baker is the leader of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C.’s corporate practice, providing advice and counsel in the areas of business organization, tax, real estate, zoning and land use, estate and Medicaid planning, and intellectual property and licensing matters. In addition, he serves as corporate counsel to numerous business organizations of varying size and type, both profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Baker received his undergraduate degree, with distinction, from Cornell University and his Juris Doctorate from Boston University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all state courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the United States Tax Court. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association Business Law Section and a member of the Committee on Taxation. Mr. Baker is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

About the Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C.

Founded in 1995, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. is a full-service law firm located in Quincy committed to providing every client with personal attention and superior legal service at reasonable rates.

The firm’s attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas.  Led by five partners with a combined 100+ years of experience, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s 15 attorneys practice in the following areas: litigation, tax, trust and estate planning, real estate, zoning and land use, corporate law, finance, criminal defense, immigration law, election law, and divorce and family law.  Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro also offers a Speaker’s Bureau on topics of tax, estate planning, small business law and corporate law.

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. is headquartered at 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 500 in Quincy, MA.  For more information, contact (781) 848-9610 or visit their website at http://www.bbb-lawfirm.com.

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Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. adds “Lunch ‘n Learn sessions to Speaker’s Bureau offerings

Paul Barbadoro, Esq.
Paul Barbadoro, Esq.

BOSTON, BRAINTREE AND QUINCY, MA…

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C., a dynamic full-service law firm with a team of attorneys advising individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas, recently added Lunch ‘n Learn sessions to its speaker’s bureau offerings. The Firm had previously announced a Speaker’s Bureau, consisting of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. attorneys, to speak at events for professional as well as civic organizations.

“The Lunch ‘n Learn sessions, which will typically take place during lunch hours, involve our attorneys visiting local businesses to speak for about 30-45 minutes on legal topics that directly impact their staff and business,” said Paul Barbadoro, a partner at the Firm. “One of the first topics we would like to offer to speak to local businesses about is the recently passed ballot question 4.”

Ballot question 4 would allow workers to earn one hour of paid time off for personal illness or medical appointments, for an illness in the family, or to deal with a domestic abuse situation for every 30 hours worked. Employees will not be able to earn more than 40 paid hours per year. The law, passed by voters on November 4, will go into effect in July 2015.

“This law is a game changer for a number of smaller businesses,” said Barbadoro. “The Lunch ‘n Learn sessions can give business owners and staff an overview of what the new law will mean.”

In addition to the Lunch ‘n Learn sessions, the Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro Speaker’s Bureau covers a number of small business topics, including: Legal Do’s and Don’ts for Start-ups; Family Business: Passing it on to the Next Generation; How to Avoid Employee Wrongful Termination Claims; Protecting Intellectual Property; Common Mistakes When Naming a Business; Does My Business Need an Attorney (the answer will surprise you); Sole Proprietor? LLC? C-Corp? How to Choose; Complex Business Litigation; Personal Injury Law; Real Estate Litigation; and more.

“We view the Speaker’s Bureau as an extension of our community service program. That’s why we typically do not charge a fee for professional organizations and never for civic organizations.” said Barbadoro.

To arrange for a Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. attorney for a Lunch ‘n Learn session or to speak at your upcoming event, you can contact Paul Barbadoro at 781-848-9610 or by e-mail at BBBinfo@bbb-lawfirm.com with the word “Speaker” in the subject line.

About the Firm

Founded in 1995, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. is a full-service law firm located in Quincy committed to providing every client with personal attention and superior legal service at reasonable rates.

The firm’s attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, businesses and families throughout Quincy, Braintree, the South Shore and metro Boston areas.  Led by five partners with a combined 100+ years of experience, Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro’s 15 attorneys practice in the following areas: complex business litigation, personal injury law, real estate litigation, tax, trust and estate planning, real estate, zoning and land use, corporate law, finance, criminal defense, immigration law, election law, and divorce and family law.  Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro also offers a Speaker’s Bureau on topics of tax, estate planning, small business law and corporate law.

Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. is headquartered at 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 500 in Quincy, MA.  For more information, contact 781-848-9610 or visit their website at http://www.bbb-lawfirm.com.

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