Kristyn Brophy – Employment & Business Litigation Resource

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues New Guidance Labeling COVID-19 A “Direct Threat” Under The ADA, And Granting Employers Greater Flexibility To Maintain The Safety Of Their Workplace

Kristyn Brophy 2020-03-27T12:39:09+00:00 March 27th, 2020|Categories: COVID-19, Disability, Human Resources Compliance, Julie M. Muller, Kathleen O'Toole, Laws & Regulations|Tags: ADA, Coronavirus, COVID-19, EEOC, Employers, Legal Updates, pandemic|

On March 18, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance titled Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans With Disabilities Act to account for the novel issues employers face in the wake of COVID-19. The guidance, originally written in response to the 2009 H1N1 outbreak, provides

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COVID-19 Legal Update, March 26, 2020

Kristyn Brophy 2020-03-26T20:16:41+00:00 March 26th, 2020|Categories: COVID-19, Human Resources Compliance, Kathleen O'Toole|Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employers, FMLA, Legal Updates, Paid Sick Leave|

The legal landscape, as related to COVID-19, is changing on a daily basis, and we want to keep you up to date on changes that will have an impact on your business. Below is a quick overview of the most recently posted resources, and key updates. New Guidance Released that Changes Effective Date from

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Key Takeaways For Employers From the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Kristyn Brophy 2020-03-23T21:54:03+00:00 March 23rd, 2020|Categories: FMLA, Human Resources Compliance, Julie M. Muller, Kathleen O'Toole|Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, Families First Response Act, FMLA, Paid Sick Leave|

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) into law in response to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19. This is a sweeping legislation that has an immediate impact on millions of employees and employers. The FFCRA is divided into eight sections (Divisions

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Gov. Baker Issues Stay-At-Home Advisory, Non-Essential Businesses Ordered to Close

Kristyn Brophy 2020-03-24T14:31:39+00:00 March 23rd, 2020|Categories: Laws & Regulations, Thomas J. Gallitano|Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Massachusetts Law|

On Monday, March 23, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued a stay-at-home advisory for the Commonwealth to begin at noon (12:00 pm EST) on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. The advisory will remain in effect until noon, Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Additionally, an order has been issued for all non-essential businesses to close, effective noon

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Reliable Resources for Employers Managing the Impact of COVID-19

Kristyn Brophy 2020-03-23T17:36:01+00:00 March 19th, 2020|Categories: FMLA, Human Resources Compliance, Kathleen O'Toole, Thomas J. Gallitano|Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employee Furlough, Layoffs|

As the COVID-19 pandemic response continues to have a major impact on individuals and businesses on a global scale, we are working to stay abreast of the latest updates for our clients.

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Beware of the Wage Act – Review Pay Plans for Commission Based Inside Salespersons and Stay Alert for Future Claims

Kristyn Brophy 2019-11-13T17:44:50+00:00 November 13th, 2019|Categories: Alexis P. Theriault, FLSA, Human Resources Compliance, Julie L. Martin, Laws & Regulations, Litigation, Wage & Hour|

In early May, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that 100% commission-based inside salespersons are entitled to separate, additional overtime pay and premium pay for Sunday work. The decision, Sullivan v. Sleepy’s LLC, underscored the importance of tracking the hours employees work, regardless of the total value of their compensation.

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DOL Final Rule Raises Minimum Salary Threshold for Employees Exempt from Overtime Pay Under the FLSA

Kristyn Brophy 2019-10-10T15:08:21+00:00 October 9th, 2019|Categories: Conor J. Slattery, Human Resources Compliance, Laws & Regulations|Tags: Department of Labor, DOL, Overtime Rule|

On September 24, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a final rule that, when implemented, will raise the minimum salary threshold that white-collar employees must be paid to qualify as employees exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The final rule raises

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UPDATE: Paid Family and Medical Leave in Massachusetts – Contributions Delayed; Rate Increased; Amendments Adopted; Final Regulations Issued

Kristyn Brophy 2019-06-26T17:06:33+00:00 June 26th, 2019|Categories: Catherine M. DiVita, FMLA, Human Resources Compliance, Laws & Regulations|Tags: FMLA, Massachusetts Law, Paid Family and Medical Leave|

Employers will now have extra time to comply with the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, G. L. c. 175M (“Act”), and more clarity on how to do so, thanks to delays implemented by state leaders and regulations issued by the Department of Family and Medical Leave (“Department”). On June 13,

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Massachusetts Delays Start for Contributions to Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Kristyn Brophy 2019-06-12T21:36:08+00:00 June 12th, 2019|Categories: Catherine M. DiVita, FMLA, Human Resources Compliance, Laws & Regulations|Tags: FMLA, Massachusetts Law, Paid Family and Medical Leave|

On June 11, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, along with state house and senate leaders, agreed to a three-month extension for employers to begin collecting contributions under the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, G. L. c. 175M (“Act”), from July 1 to October 1. A joint statement issued by Governor Baker,

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