Ban-The-Box Law Further Limited
Massachusetts recently enacted sweeping criminal justice reform. Included among the reformed laws is a further limitation on information an employer may seek from applicants regarding their criminal history. These changes
An Epic Day: Employers May Require Class Action Waivers In Mandatory Employment Agreements
Depending on your perspective, the Supreme Court’s decision yesterday in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis provided much-needed certainty to employers or dealt a serious blow to employees. The vote was
Preparing for the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act — Effective April 1, 2018
The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “Act”) goes into effect on April 1, 2018 and has immediate implications for all Massachusetts employers who employ six or more employees. Broadly
Overview of Formal Guidance on Amendments to Massachusetts Equal Pay Act
On March 1, 2018, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office issued its formal Guidance on the amendments to the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) taking effect on July 1, 2018. These amendments represent
Attorney General Issues Guidance on Massachusetts Pay Equity Legislation
We reported previously about the unprecedented changes to the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act that become effective on July 1, 2018. The new law provides more clarity regarding what constitutes unlawful
Newspaper Carriers are Employees, Not Independent Contractors, Mass Appeals Court Holds
The Massachusetts Appeals Court has deemed newspaper delivery drivers of a Braintree distributor to be employees, not independent contractors, under state law.
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