Workplace Law Blog

“The turkey. The sweet potatoes. The stuffing. The pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we all can agree so vehemently about?” — Nora Ephron   We wish you a joyful, restful Thanksgiving! Foley & Foley PC   Our offices will … Read More

What Happened? Last week, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted a new technical assistance document, Discrimination Against American Workers is Against the Law. The EEOC also updated its website’s National Origin Discrimination page to include Americans as part … Read More

TV shows like Suits or Law and Order necessarily make practicing law dramatic–even juicy! When we tell people we  are employment lawyers, we often get blank stares. But boy oh boy, workplace law is endlessly varied. What makes employment law so … Read More

We frequently receive a call with a question about an employee’s FMLA (or other leave). While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not part of the original question, it is often the answer. The ADA is a common issue … Read More

Social media, the Pandora’s box where everyone’s opinion on everything is visible anytime, is unavoidable. The sharing of opinions  (often strongly held) creates a challenge for employers when opposing views spill into the workplace. The good news? With the right … Read More

With human oversight and thoughtful use, AI is great time saver for many business functions. A new or updated employee handbook is not one of them. While the promise of AI-generated employment handbooks sounds appealing, these automated documents create more … Read More

While some protections under Title VII have been undermined, religious accommodation has become a focal point. Here is how: The Supreme Court raised the bar for an employer to deny a request from the low “de minimus cost” to the … Read More

Regardless of our race, color, sex, national origin, or religion—we all age. And bias against older workers is rampant. According to the AARP, approximately 2/3 of workers 50 plus have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace. At the … Read More

The workplace landscape is changing as fast as the seasons. So. Many. Leaves. With the absence of a uniform federal response, a variety of leaves are emerging at the state level. How to keep it straight? We’re here to help … Read More

At Foley & Foley, PC, we’re seeing a surge in employment law issues stemming from AI implementation. The best way to harness this: Human supervision and a strong AI policy and process. We have reviewed the commonly discussed risks but here … Read More

Joining the ranks of several other states, Massachusetts’ pay transparency law will go into effect October 29, 2025. The bill was signed into law July 2024, with 15 months for organizations to prepare. Yeah, that went by quickly. WHO: Public … Read More