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What is the Law Regarding Employment in Plymouth?

In Plymouth, employment law means those laws covering employee and employer relationships, as well as independent contractors. Employment issues that are regulated by these laws include hiring policies, wage amounts, and termination procedures. A basic understanding of Plymouth employment laws is required for both the employee and their employer.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

Most of the time employment is considered to be "at-will", although in some instances there may be an employment contract between the employer and employee for a set period of time. "At-will" employment implies that either the employer or employee may end the job at any time for any reason, so long as it is not illegal to do so In the instance that the employer and employee have an employment contract, regulations from both the state and federal government will apply to the city of Plymouth

Anti-Discrimination laws in Plymouth

Plymouth citizens must abide by laws which make discrimination illegal at all phases of employment, including hiring workers, wage disputes, and terminating procedures. People living in Plymouth must abide by laws stating it is illegal for employers to discriminate against people who belong to particular classes. These classes may be based on race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, and age.

Claims for employment discrimination can be filed with an administrative agency such as EEOC. Lawyers often specialize in employment discrimination.

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Life in Plymouth

Plymouth is best known for being the location of the First Thanksgiving Feast and the capital of Plymouth colony, settled in 1620. It's wrought with Pilgrim history and is considered the oldest continuously inhabited English settlement. Plymouth was one of the country's first settlements and attracts tourists to destinations like Plymouth Rock. There's an influx of visitors during the Thanksgiving holiday, schools and families alike. Today, Plymouth is one of two Plymouth County seats and home to 59,000 residents. Jordan Hospital, a major regional medical center, is the largest employer in the city. Aside from tourism, Plymouth has seen a great boom in their research and telecommunications industries. Plymouth is also home to the only nuclear power plant in Massachusetts, the Pilgrim Nuclear Generating Station.

To accommodate the high number of tourists, there are lots of outstanding restaurants and accommodations. The lucky folks who get to move to Plymouth often seek out The Pinehills, a private residential development with two golf courses, a country club, and shopping village. For the children of residents, The Plymouth School System is the largest in Massachusetts with an enrollment of over 8,000 and the First Student Bus Company to provide transportation. Plymouth is host to many other convenient methods of transportation including rail, airport, highway, and ferry services to nearby municipalities. Plymouth is popular among professionals like lawyers. Plymouth lawyers are familiar with local courts and advising on a wide variety of legal matters. Many local lawyers are licensed to practice in a number of local New England states.

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