Helping Employers in Employment Law Matters and Labor Relations
The Biden administration is finally getting its rule on what determines an independent contractor relationship. The Trump era rule, which was much broader, has been rescinded. In its place is a six part test, considering a “totality of the circumstances,” … Read More
Let’s face it, keeping resolutions is tough. At the same time, ticking off a checklist is pretty great! Here are 5 To Do Items for 2024, based on 2023 developments and best practices: Employee Handbook: Great time to review your … Read More
Happy Holidays We are grateful everyday to have so many amazing clients. As always, working with you is an honor. In 2023, we made our team even stronger by adding two excellent lawyers: Julia Pomella-Griggs and Gregory Paal. We all look forward to working … Read More
Bring on the holiday cheer and the holiday parties! While you’re making your list, check it twice – for any potential liabilities. A few simple steps can help minimize potential risk and keep your celebration on track. Liability can arise … Read More
WHAT HAPPENED IN 2023: State law changes; aggressive Attorneys General; a new pro-employee majority on the NLRB; the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); the Biden administration’s commitment to enforcing federal laws and auditing workplaces under OSHA, FLSA and the EEOC; … Read More
Why do most claims against employers tack on retaliation? Cuz that is where the money is! Over the years, courts have even dismissed the underlying claim–say discrimination based on gender–but upheld retaliatory acts by the employer. Ka-ching. Retaliation claims strike … Read More
Many post-COVID return to work mandates have been met with a serious challenge by workers: mental health issues. The Wall Street Journal reported astonishing figures on return to work and mental health claims recently: The number of charges filed to … Read More
The EEOC announced the opening of data collection for 2022 EEO-1 reports yesterday, with claims of making the process more user friendly. Here WHO files? All private sector employers with 100 or more employees, and federal contractors with 50 or … Read More
Remember way back in August when we told you about the NLRB ruling in Cemex that changes union elections and bargaining? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Here are the new rules: A union can demand recognition based on a claim of majority … Read More
The EEOC is filing lawsuits like crazy and proud of it. We are talking a 50% increase over last year! Of the 143 cases filed, 25 were “systemic lawsuits,” ones where the discrimination alleged has a broad impact on an … Read More
With the goal of attracting more workers to the Bay State, a compromise bill has been drafted to address pay equity. The Frances Perkins Workplace Act (named after the first woman to serve as US Labor Secretary) will strengthen the … Read More