Massachusetts Considering Bills to Become the First State to Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave

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From time to time DDIFO is pleased to present Guest Commentary from valued contributors. Guest commentaries feature the views and opinions of the contributor and are not necessarily the opinions of DDIFO and it’s Board … [Read more...]

Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners Seek Greater Influence in Washington

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John Motta has a passion for politics. The Chairman of the new Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners Federal Political Action Committee (DDFO FedPAC) has never run for office, nor does he plan to. Motta operates a 20-store … [Read more...]

Gov. Signs Freeze on Mass. Unemployment Insurance

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The Boston Globe reports that Governor Deval Patrick froze unemployment insurance rates to spare businesses from big increases in premiums and help spur new hiring. Employers' payments finance the trust fund that pays … [Read more...]

Dunkin’ Turns to Everyday Joes

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DC Dennison writes in The Boston Globe  about Dunkin' Donuts  New Marketing Campaign and he mentions DDIFO's efforts to amend the law regarding "tip pooling". He writes about the new marketing campaign: Dunkin’ … [Read more...]

Ben Affleck’s Movie “The Town” Runs on Dunkin’

Roger Moore writes in his Orlando Sentinel movie blog: "Frankly My Dear" that: “If you go, hit the Bunker Hill monument first.” Ben Affleck is talking about home — Boston. “There are bars — … [Read more...]

Snow Removal Required

SJC KILLS LOOPHOLE IN CLEANUP LAW Denise Lavoie of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reports in the Worcester Telegram that property owners may be held liable for snow-related injuries whether the accumulations are caused by Mother … [Read more...]

Franchisor Retaliation: A thing of the past?

The American Heritage Dictionary defines retaliate as, “To return like for like, especially evil for evil.” In life we are taught that one good turn deserves another. In franchising, many believe there is evil … [Read more...]

Employment Law Updates

This Employment Law Update was furnished by Masterman, Culbert & Tully LLP, One Lewis Wharf, Boston 02110, (617) 722-8100, www.mctlaw.com and addresses a range of issues from statutory amendments to recent cases … [Read more...]

Boston’s Coffee Sales Grind to Just a Trickle

An estimated 2 million Greater Boston residents are without clean drinking water and under a boil water order following the breaching of a 10-foot pipe that supplies clean water to the region. The Boston Globe reports … [Read more...]

IFA Says Ruling Threatens Viability of Franchise Businesses in Massachusetts

The International Franchise Association says that a recent ruling by U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Judge William G. Young will severely impact the ability of franchise businesses to operate, create jobs and … [Read more...]