The Law Office of Katherine Skubecz

The Law Office of Katherine Skubecz is an employment law practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to representing employees in workplace-related legal matters. Katherine “Kate” Skubecz founded the firm in 2013 with a focus on advocating for workers. For individuals searching for a Cambridge employment lawyer, she provides representation involving discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages, employee misclassification, workplace leave, employment agreements, severance agreements, and other employment-related concerns.

Katherine Skubecz has practiced law since 2003 and represents clients before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination as well as in state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts. Before establishing her own firm, she represented both plaintiffs and defendants at law firms in Boston and Philadelphia, developing experience in litigation and negotiation.

Employment discrimination and retaliation are significant parts of the practice. Skubecz represents employees facing workplace issues connected with protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, sex, and disability. She also represents individuals who believe they have experienced unlawful retaliation after exercising workplace rights or raising employment-related concerns.

As a Cambridge Employment Lawyer, Skubecz also assists employees with wage and hour disputes. Her practice includes claims involving unpaid wages and commissions, delayed payments, employee misclassification, and issues arising under the Massachusetts Wage Act. Misclassification can occur when a worker is treated as an independent contractor even though the circumstances may support employee status, potentially affecting wages and employment benefits.

Workplace leave is another important area of the firm’s practice. Skubecz advises employees regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act, Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave, and Massachusetts earned sick time protections. She assists individuals who believe they were denied protected leave or experienced retaliation or other adverse treatment after requesting or taking qualifying time away from work.

The firm also advises employees on agreements that can affect their careers and future employment opportunities. These include non-competition agreements, non-solicitation agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and severance agreements. Skubecz helps clients understand proposed terms and assists with negotiations at both the beginning and end of employment relationships.

Her clients have worked across many industries, including technology and startups, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, finance, health care, education, retail, manufacturing, childcare, medical and dental practices, nonprofit organizations, and the service industry. This broad client background gives the practice experience with employment concerns arising in different workplace environments.

Skubecz earned both her undergraduate degree and J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and is also admitted to several federal courts.

The Law Office of Katherine Skubecz is located at 1 Broadway, 14th Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142. Employees looking for a Cambridge employment lawyer for discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages, leave concerns, severance agreements, or another workplace matter can contact the firm to discuss their circumstances and available legal options.