Helping Employers in Employment Law Matters and Labor Relations
The Latest From the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 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 … Read More
If it happens in life, it can happen at work. 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 … Read More
When you don’t realize what you’re missing. 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 … Read More
Foster respectful expression without crossing legal lines. 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 … Read More
AI has its place, but this isn’t it. 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 … Read More
Religious Accommodation in the Workplace 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 … Read More
Age Discrimination in the Workplace 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 … Read More
Stay up-to-date on leave requirements. 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 … Read More
The Legal Pitfalls of AI 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 … Read More
The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law 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 … Read More
A Lesson in What Not to Do Every good HR professional knows a medical exam must be job-related and consistent with business necessity. To reject or terminate a person for a medical condition, it must be shown that the employee … Read More