Effective June 8, 2020, Governor Charles D. Baker’s COVID-19 Order No. 37 moves Massachusetts into Phase II, the “Cautious” phase, of its Reopening Plan. This follows the Governor’s June 1st COVID-19 Order No. 35, which...more
On May 18, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker announced a four-phase reopening plan that outlines protocols for the resumption of businesses, services, and activities across Massachusetts. Each phase is expected to...more
As states start to lift or relax restrictive measures implemented at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are preparing to reopen in some capacity. As highlighted in K&L Gates’ recently published Reopening...more
On April 28, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 30 (the “April 28 Order”) extending the closure of non-essential businesses and organizations until May 18, 2020. The April 28 Order is the...more
The following PDF document is a list of suggested practices for businesses to consider during the reopening process. For additional industry-specific guidance, please consult the following addenda for the (1) retail industry;...more
On March 31, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker issued COVID-19 order No. 21 (the “March 31 Order”) extending his original March 23, 2020 emergency executive order requiring all businesses and organizations in...more
On March 23, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charles D. Baker issued an emergency executive order (the “Executive Order”) requiring all businesses and organizations in Massachusetts that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential...more
On March 18, 2020, Governor Baker signed a bill that will provide immediate financial relief to those who are or become separated from work as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak or actions taken by employers in response to the...more
On February 26, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) formally issued its final rule on joint employment under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). ...more
2019 brought continuing changes to employment law issues affecting the health care industry. The following Alert — prepared by K&L Gates’ collaborative team of employment lawyers dedicated to serving health care industry...more
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Drug Testing ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Equal Pay Act ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
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Healthcare Workers ,
Home Healthcare Workers ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Over-Time ,
Physicians ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Violence
INTRODUCTION -
On January 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) formally published its final rule revising DOL regulations that address joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....more
On April 30, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Criminal Division revised its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs Guidance Document (the “2019 Guidance”) to assist prosecutors in evaluating the effectiveness...more