Employment

Legal Recreational Marijuana Use: Does a Positive Test Mean You’re Fired?

by George Georgountzos Now that the recreational use of marijuana is legal in Massachusetts, employers must adopt new policies to…

5 years ago

Treat Your Employees Fairly – Even After They Sue You

by Adam Shafran In a recent case out of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, a judge…

6 years ago

The Future of Noncompete Litigation in Massachusetts

On September 7, 2018, the Chief Justice of Massachusetts’ highest court issued an opinion consequential for Massachusetts employers with out-of-state…

6 years ago

Department of Labor Modifies Stance on Obama Era 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees

by Robert P. Rudolph On November 8, 2018 the Department of Labor ("DOL") issued Opinion Letter FLSA 2018-27, which rolls…

6 years ago

What? I Can’t Talk to My Own Employees? A Cautionary Class Action Tale

by Adam Shafran Class action wage and hour and other similar employment class action lawsuits are more prevalent than ever,…

6 years ago

Does This Ad Violate Massachusetts Law?

The ABC Store in Anytown is hiring!! Immediate opening for part-time mother's hours, M-F 8:30am-2:30pm with some Saturdays (as needed).…

6 years ago

Department of Labor Modifies Stance on Obama Era 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees

by James L. Rudolph and Robert P. Rudolph On November 8, 2018 the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued Opinion Letter…

6 years ago

An Epic Decision: Supreme Court Upholds Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements

by Adam J. Shafran On May 21, 2018, in a highly anticipated 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled…

6 years ago

Massachusetts’ New Noncompete Law: What Employers Need to Know and Do Before October 1

On October 1, 2018, Massachusetts’ new noncompete law (G.L. ch. 149, § 24L) goes into effect. While the new law…

6 years ago

New Massachusetts Employee Leave Laws on the Horizon

by Adam Shafran On June 28, as part of a comprehensive new employee wage and benefits initiative, Massachusetts adopted an…

6 years ago