Helping Employers in Employment Law Matters and Labor Relations
From Tim Kenneally, who heads up our Litigation Department, comes the following update: “The aim of philosophy is the logical clarification of thought.” —Ludwig Wittgenstein The aim of the courts—at least in Massachusetts—is confusion when it comes to independent contractors. … Read More
Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control eased its guidelines for COVID precautions, which is good news for workplaces. The CDC is shifting the onus of quarantine and vaccination status to individuals. Noting that COVID is here to stay, the agency … Read More
PROBLEM: You see Help Wanted signs everywhere. We hear every day from clients just how tough this labor market is to attract and retain talent. The traditional signing bonus does not make the dent it used to when everyone is … Read More
“What do we do now?” It is no surprise that organizations have been more reactive than strategic over the past few years. We’ve organically grown to survive the wave of changes, rather than taking a look to the horizon. During … Read More
New laws often take effect July 1 and the poster solicitations come fast and furious. We got two last week. As we always say: you do not have to buy, just comply! State and federal mandatory posters are free–see the … Read More
Can you believe it is July already? We are in the height of summer and what better time to review requests for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act? As every HR person knows, the federal government (and many states) … Read More
In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s seismic decision in Dobbs, many workplaces will encounter the issue of abortion for the first time. With states divided on access to abortion and thousands of businesses with multi state locations, the … Read More
Happy Solstice! The longest day and the first day of summer. Many of us are looking forward to company sponsored events now. What can go wrong? Oh friends, this one is a doozy. A Swiss company had a great bonding … Read More
This recent non-sports article from the Boston Globe shows the gamut of arrangements employers use to keep workplaces happy and healthy. Color coded bracelets to convey one’s safety risk; upgraded ventilation systems; vaccine requirements–or not–are just some of the examples. … Read More
Juneteenth is the oldest US celebration of the end of slavery, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed residents that the Civil War was over and slavery abolished. That was two years … Read More
In case you missed it, May was Mental Health Awareness month. With respect to the organizers of the spotlight on mental health, everyday is mental health day for so many. The mental health struggle is real, widespread and doesn’t stop … Read More