Massachusetts courts have sent several recent reminders to employers that the courts will scrutinize discrimination and harassment allegations carefully before letting employers off the hook. Employers need to remember to...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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Biden-Harris Administration changes in labor and employment laws, regulations and executive orders of course cannot be predicted with certainty. But significant actions already have occurred and there are indications...more
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
As vaccines become available to employees, what do employers need to know, what should they do, and what should they avoid?
Employers may establish legitimate health and safety requirements that are job-related and...more
It is no surprise that COVID-19 matters have preoccupied federal agencies in recent months.
Among the key agency developments are updates from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the Department of...more