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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

SIX FIGURE SETTLEMENT OBTAINED FOR INJURIES RELATED TO A SLIP & FALL


When a woman slipped on an accumulation of snow and ice and suffered injuries, she turned to the legal team of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. to represent her and protect her rights. The client, who had pre-existing, long-term arthritis, suffered a left hip fracture. The litigation team conducted an immediate investigation of the premises

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

SIX FIGURE SETTLEMENT OBTAINED FOR INJURIES RELATED TO A SLIP & FALL


When a woman slipped and fell on an unnatural accumulation of snow and ice fracturing her ankle, she turned to the legal team of Baker, Braverman & Barbadoro, P.C. to protect her rights.  The litigation team conducted an immediate investigation of the premises where the accident occurred, conducted interviews, and collected all relevant data to