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A 2022 Year-end Wrap-Up and a Look Ahead to 2023

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 Contributor 501 Views 2023 chnages, employment law, Healthcare, Law

Changes to Employment Law By Justin Goldberg, Esq. Within the broad realm of employment law, this past year was marked

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What’s in Massachusetts’ New, Wide-ranging Mental-health Law?

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 Joseph Bednar 703 Views ABC Act, Access, Law, Massachusetts, Mental Health

The ABCs of Access Rene Pinero says the state’s recent action on mental-health access — in the form of a

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Common Compensation Blunders

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Contributor 621 Views compensation, Healthcare, Law, Violations, Wage-and hour-compliance

Violations of State, Federal Wage-and-hour Laws Can Prove Costly By John Gannon, Esq. Wage-and hour-compliance is never easy for businesses,

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Here Are Steps Employers Can Take to Ensure FMLA Compliance

April 26, 2022April 25, 2022 Contributor 730 Views Employers, FMLA, Law

The DOL Is Set to Ramp Up Audits By Alexander J. Cerbo, Esq. The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced

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Businesses Need to Understand Federal Corporate Transparency Act

October 6, 2021October 4, 2021 Contributor 911 Views Federal Corporate Transparency Act, Healthcare, Law

Getting a Clear Look By David Parke, Esq. A new federal statute enacted on Jan. 1, 2021 will require many

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With the Leave Bill Now in Effect, Here’s How PFML Works

June 16, 2021July 7, 2021 Contributor 1111 Views Family Leave Bill, Healthcare, Law, Leave Bill, PFML

Examining the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program By Katharine Shove, Esq. Back in 2018, Gov. Charlie Baker signed

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Should Employers Require Employees to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

February 24, 2021February 22, 2021 Contributor 1257 Views Employers, Law, mandates, require, Vaccine

Healthcare Law A Question of Mandates By Timothy F. Murphy Employers have a key role to play in ensuring the

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Biden Administration Will Create a More Employee-friendly Landscape

December 15, 2020December 14, 2020 Contributor 1079 Views business owners, Employment-law, immigration, Law, wages, Workplace Safety

An Employment-law Forecast By Andrew J. Adams, Esq. On the heels of a fiercely contested election, President-elect Joe Biden has

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Law Bars Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity

August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 Contributor 1117 Views Discrimination, Gender Identity, Law, Ruling, Sexual Orientation

A Landmark Ruling By Amelia J. Holstrom, Esq. and Erica E. Flores, Esq. Businesses in Massachusetts have to comply with

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COVID Lawsuits

June 16, 2020June 15, 2020 Contributor 1424 Views COVID Lawsuits, employer, Law, pnademic

It May Not Be a Bonanza, but the Risks for Employers Are Real By John Gannon, Esq. Businesses across the

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Things to Consider When Employees Take Parental Leave

October 10, 2019October 11, 2019 HCN Staff 1450 Views Healthcare Law, Law, Parental Leave

What to Expect When… By JOHN GANNON, Esq. My wife and I recently welcomed our first child into the world.

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Not All Accusations of Workplace Sexual Harassment Are Valid

May 4, 2019May 4, 2019 HCN Staff 1820 Views Law, Sexual Harassment, Workplace

A Sometimes Fine Line By MARYLOU FABBO, Esq. Make no mistake. Subjecting an employee to sexual harassment in the workplace,

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