COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave—What You Should Know
With Covid vaccines for teens and adults widely available throughout the nation, and with shots for elementary school children now approved and available as well, there’s reason to be a bit more [...]
My Workplace Is Requiring Me to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine—Is That Legal?
It’s our new greeting. After “Hello” and “How are you?” the next questions are likely to be: “Have you been vaccinated yet?” . . . “Which one did you get?”. . . [...]
What You Need to Know About New Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits in Massachusetts
Beginning January 1, 2021, Massachusetts is offering new benefits to employees in the Commonwealth who need to take a leave of absence for medical or family reasons. Funded through a Massachusetts tax [...]
When Can My Business Reopen? Massachusetts Guidelines for the COVID-19 Pandemic
One of the states most hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts has chosen to use public health data to formulate all phases of its reopening plan for businesses and other organizations. As [...]
7 Resolutions to Get Your Legal House in Order for a Great 2020
Welcome to a brand-new decade! It’s halfway through January, and we hope you’ve already made progress on your life-changing resolutions for the coming year. Here are a few recommendations from our colleagues [...]
Noncompetition Agreements for Employers and Employees: Striking a Balance
Last year, Massachusetts reformed the law by passing the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (Mass General Laws c. 149 §24L) Do you know whether your current practice adheres to the new law? Here’s [...]
Own a Business? Five Things You Should Know About Employees and Election Day
It’s almost Election Day, and you own a business in Massachusetts. You know you'll have time to cast your vote before the polls close at 8:00 p.m. But what about your employees? [...]
Protect Your Business from a Data Breach
Businesses of all sizes wrestle with the complex interplay of privacy rights and data security in the workplace. If you aren’t wrestling with it, then you may have already been pinned. Let’s [...]
