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No More Severance Agreements Requiring Employees to Broadly Waive Labor Law Rights


On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that employers may not require confidentiality or non-disparagement as a condition of severance agreements because those clauses would improperly waive rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The decision issued in the McLaren Macomb and Local 40 RN Staff Council case, where it was

BBB Celebrates National First Responders Day


In honor or National First Responders Day on Friday, October 28, 2022, the Quincy law firm Baker Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C., provided pizzas to all 8 fire houses in Quincy.  National First Responders Day recognizes the heroic men and women who are on the front lines.  BBB was happy to recognize the QFD on this

Is Your Company Prepared for Teen Employees?


As the summer months approach employers will see an influx in applications by teens seeking summer employment. It is surprising how many companies employ teen worker without understanding the Child Labor Laws in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Child Labor Laws apply to all child workers ages 14 to 18; children under the age of 14 are

BBB welcomes Attorney Kassandra Tat


Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro P.C. (“BBB”), is pleased to announce that Braintree resident Kassandra Tat has recently joined the firm as an Associate. Kassandra comes to the firm from Kostas & Melcher Law, LLC, where she worked as an associate attorney with a concentration in family law, real estate, and litigation. At BBB, Kassandra will

Overview of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021


The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARPA”) was passed by Congress and signed into law in March, 2021. It includes approximately $1.9 trillion in spending to provide assistance to individuals and businesses as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The below is an overview of key provisions of the ARPA for individuals and

BBB Celebrates 25 Years!


The Quincy Law Firm of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro recently celebrated 25 years of providing Premium Legal Services to Clients in the Greater Boston and South Shore areas. The celebration was held outdoors at the firm’s offices at 300 Crown Colony Drive. Lunch was provided by Montilio’s “On The Go” Wood-Fired Mobile Pizza Oven.  

The CARES Act: Stimulus, Small Businesses, Safety Net


The 2.2 trillion dollar “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” (the “CARES Act” or the “Act”) was signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020. The sweeping reform provides assistance to individuals and a large sector of businesses. The attorneys at Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. (“BB&B” have compiled this list of important provisions

Can two separate provisions of the CARES Act truly provide a lifeline to small businesses?


The CARES Act passed March 27, 2020 provides several different avenues of relief to individuals, small business and large businesses, airlines and healthcare industries, including COVID-19 small business loans and funding.  Packed into this enormous piece of legislation are several provisions for short term loans for small businesses to be provided under the Small Business