In a case that illustrates how a seemingly small error can cause an employer to suffer large damages, a U.S. District Court recently held that failing to post a required … more
After first proposing to amend its regulation regarding independent contractor classification under federal law, then trying to rescind the proposal before being told by a Court it could not do … more
In a decision that reminds us all of the often-overlook power of government to make and apply the rules that regulate society, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals decided that employees … more
The list of characteristics protected by Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws has become a bit longer with the addition of “natural hairstyle” to long-standing items such as race, gender, disability, and color. … more
As the newest of the nation’s holidays approaches this coming Sunday, to be recognized in Massachusetts on Monday, June 20, employers in retail businesses need to be sure they are … more
The federal government recently acted to permit employees who allege sexual assault or sexual harassment to avoid mandatory arbitration provisions in agreements they signed, regardless when they signed them, as … more
Reversing a years-long, widely accepted approach by employment attorneys and courts, Massachusetts’ highest court ruled early this month that, regardless of the reason or length of delay, employers must pay … more
After about three years of litigation that featured a dismissal of his lawsuit and a loss at the Massachusetts Court of Appeals, a former employee of Medical Information Technology, Inc., … more
As the second full year of the Massachusetts paid family leave law nears, the department that runs the program recently made a fairly unusual decision – it is reducing rather … more
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) is issuing new rules on when employers can pay their workers less than the minimum hourly wage by using what’s called the tip credit. … more