In a previous QuickStudy, we reported that the Massachusetts House of Representatives had passed legislation, commonly known as the Crown Act. We noted that it remained to be seen whether the Senate would follow suit....more
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation, generally known as the Crown Act, to make the Commonwealth the fifteenth state to prohibit hair discrimination. The impending statute...more
As the COVID-19 vaccination becomes more readily available, many employers are considering whether to require that employees be vaccinated. In December 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued...more
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On December 15, we published a QuickStudy outlining considerations for employers to contemplate as COVID-19 vaccines become available. Among other factors, we suggested employers determine whether to require vaccinations, and...more