Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island lawmakers were busy throughout 2024 enacting labor and employment-related legislation already impacting the workplace. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for...more
12/16/2024
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Employer Responsibilities ,
Family Medical Leave ,
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Pay Transparency ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
As employers anticipate possible changes in labor policy stemming from the recent presidential election, they should also consider two recent National Labor Relations Board (Board) decisions and a General Counsel (GC)...more
With the 2024 election fast approaching, and political news exploding, manufacturers are asking an important question: What is the role of political bobbleheads, pins, stickers, and discussions in the workplace?...more
7/25/2024
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Employees ,
Employment Policies ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
First Amendment ,
Free Speech ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Manufacturers ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Political Affiliation ,
Political Expression ,
Political Speech ,
State Labor Laws
In just over a year following its enactment, employees across the country have filed a bevy of lawsuits, including class actions, alleging violations of the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP...more
4/30/2024
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Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Labor Reform ,
Manufacturers ,
Pregnancy ,
Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Wage and Hour