Today is Equal Pay Day 2026 — and this year, the date moved backward. Equal Pay Day is how far women have to work in the new year to catch men’s wages. The gender pay gap did not shrink. It … Read More
You run a multilingual workforce. A manager is concerned that her direct reports are speaking a language she doesn’t understand, and it’s affecting team cohesion. HR’s instinct: implement an English-only policy. Simple fix, right? Not so fast. English-only rules … Read More
THE BOTTOM LINE: In a significant policy shift, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rescinded its 2024 “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” by a 2-1 vote.The cryptic press release is here. While no explanation is stated for the … Read More
On the last day of 2025, the Massachusetts Appeals Court reminded employers about the value of a self-audit. This case is the first to apply the “affirmative defense” under the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) since it was enacted in … Read More
As we look towards 2026 (gulp), the employment law landscape continues to evolve at a dizzying pace. Multi-state leave requirements. AI in the workplace. Pay transparency mandates. Religious accommodation demands. The list goes on. Here’s the thing: you can’t control … Read More