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What’s In a Name? Misgendering in the Workplace

Intentionally using the wrong pronouns or names for transgender employees is prohibited–even in the face of a sincerely held religious belief. The Case:  a music teacher, citing sincerely held religious beliefs, claimed he was wrongly disciplined for refusing to use … Read More

Pursue Your Happiness

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.– Whether it is a BBQ … Read More

MA PFML: The Most Common Question, Answered

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave has been kicking around for what seems like forever. But the actual leave taking began 1/1/21 for most leaves, with all benefits available 7/1/21. The most common PFML question is from employers with pregnant … Read More

NYC Says Oui to Just Cause: Who’s Next?

Beginning July 5, 2021, New York City’s 70,000 fast food workers will have legal protections against unjust firings. Earlier this year,  the City Council passed a package of bills prohibiting fast food employers from terminating employees or cutting workers’ hours without “just cause.” The … Read More

New Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Sick Pay

With the rescission of the mask mandate and industry guidelines, you may have thought you were in the clear with new COVID-19 compliance headaches. The Governor had other plans! As of last Friday, all Massachusetts employers now need to provide … Read More

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