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Poof! The Vanishing EEOC Harassment Guidance and Your Workplace
THE BOTTOM LINE: In a significant policy shift, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rescinded its 2024 “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” by a 2-1 vote.The cryptic press release is here.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
MA PFML Tweaks for 2026
A little housekeeping: Starting in 2026, MA employees eligible for Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) will receive an increase in the benefit amount. The maximum benefit amount is now $1230.39 a week, up from $1170.64 per week. Fortunately, the amount … Read More
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Don’t Swim with the Sharks: More Help for Your Business
You asked, and we gladly responded: To better meet our clients’ needs, we have added a Fractional Corporate General Counsel to our practice. This is not a new area for Attorney Tim Kenneally. During his decades of practicing law he … Read More
Affirmative defense | All Posts | discrimination | MEPA | pay equity | pay transparency | salary | workplace
Happy New Year for MA Wage Act Defense
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
Welcome 2026!
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Warm Holiday Wishes
Happy Holidays We are grateful everyday to have so many amazing clients. As always, working with you is an honor. We all look forward to working with you in 2026! Joy & Good Health in the New Year We will … Read More
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Employment Law Best Practices: Your HR Playbook for Next Year
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
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When the Mighty Fall: SHRM Gets Slapped with $11.5 Million Discrimination Verdict
The irony isn’t lost on anyone: the entity that holds itself out as the nation’s largest HR expert now finds itself on the wrong side of employment laws. This is the biggest but not the only controversy SHRM has faced … Read More
Have a Holly Jolly Work Party
It’s holiday office party season, complete with food, decorations, gifts, games–and potential pitfalls for employers. A few simple steps can help minimize potential risk and keep your celebration on track. Employer liability can arise in many ways, including responsibility for … Read More
