Our Focus Areas

Employment Law

Sexual Harrassment

Employer Harrassment

Workplace Harrassment

Verbal Harrassment

Physical Harrassment

Age Discrimination

Sex Discrimination

Pregnancy Discrimination

Handicap Discrimination

National Employment
Laywers Association
(NELA) Member

Invasion of Your Privacy

This is an issue that is gaining importance as time goes on. The Massachusetts Privacy Act provides that an individual "shall have a right against unreasonable, substantial or serious interference with his privacy." An employer cannot require the disclosure information of an intimate or personal nature. They are also forbidden to disclose any such information to others.

As an example in hiring, it is illegal to ask questions about your age, your religion, your gender and your sexual orientation.

If you feel that your privacy was invaded or you have suffered humiliation because private information was divulged, you should talk to an employment lawyer as soon as possible.

Law Office Of Michael O. Shea, P.C. • Attorneys At Law
Springfield, MA (413) 733-1955 • Wilbraham, MA (413) 596-8005
Worcester, MA (508) 753-9350 or (508) 753-0055 • Boston, MA (617) 350-9969

COPYRIGHT © 2003-2010
Law Office Of Michael O. Shea, P.C. · Attorneys At Law

The information presented in this website is not nor was it ever intended to be considered legal advice. Viewing this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. We have taken various Massachusetts and federal laws, interpreted them and written in simple English so that you can determine if there is a possibility that your rights have been violated or you have suffered some form of discrimination or other wrongful employment action. If after reading the information contained in this site you feel you have a legitimate claim, please contact our law office or an attorney of your choice for specific advice.