The federal government does not have legal authority to prohibit private-sector businesses from engaging in lawful Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility practices, or mandate their removal.
On January 21, 2025,...more
3/24/2025
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The new year is an excellent time for businesses to take a fresh look at their policies to ensure they are up-to-date. This article highlights recent updates to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law (PFML) to be...more
1/15/2024
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The employment law landscape can shift quickly to keep up with our rapidly evolving world of work. You can be better prepared by anticipating changes that could impact your business. Below are three areas in which legal...more
6/27/2023
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Several important updates to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law (“PFML”) go into effect on January 1, 2023.
Background on the PFML -
Beginning in 2021, the PFML began providing paid family and medical...more
12/1/2022
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Effective immediately, Massachusetts employers must furnish up to 40 hours of COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave (“COVID Leave”) to their employees, to be made available either through September 30, 2021, or until the...more
6/2/2021
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