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Yes, you read the title correctly, the employee was a state employee, who was smoking marijuana while working, in a work vehicle, while...
In Massachusetts, as in many states, when an employee is injured in the course of work, but the injury is caused by a third party, the employee is...
Individual Liability for Violators of New Massachusetts Gender Identity Public Accommodation Statute
Effective October 1, Massachusetts business owners who operate "places of public accommodations" will be prohibited from discriminating against...
The issue of Independent Contractor versus Employee has reared its ugly head once again, this time in the context of professional wrestling. A...
There are things we all need to know about Zika: 1) it is spread mostly by an infected Aedes species mosquito; 2) it can be passed from a pregnant...
Just in case you missed our earlier post, effective August 1, the Department of Labor issued a new rule implementing significantly higher penalties...
By now you may have seen all the coverage of the rather bored-looking lifeguards at the Olympic swimming events. As it turns out, they may not be the...
On August 1, 2016, the DOL issued updated posting requirements for the Employee Polygraph Protection Act and the Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor...
New England Company & Affiliate Pay $2.6 Million in Back Wages Over the past few years we have discussed the importance of proper...
Late last week, the Seventh Circuit issued an opinion in Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College, in which it held that Title VII provides no redress...
On August 1, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law sweeping changes to the state's prohibition on discrimination in pay on the...
Now that a couple of months have passed since the Department of Labor announced the new federal overtime regulations, many employers are looking for...
The Casino Pauma expects employees to work while at work—a concept that is not foreign to many of us. In fact, they put the expectation into...
Municipalities all across the country have dived into the employment arena in the past few years. In an April 2016 publication by the National...
This is reality. This is not a test. There are Pokémon in your office. Well, maybe; it's more like there are not real Pokémon chilling outside your...
Using a staffing company to supply workers can seem to be a wonderful way to secure a qualified workforce while avoiding the challenges of hiring...
The EEOC continues its push to recognize job protection for LGBT workers under Title VII. On Wednesday, the EEOC filed a lawsuit against Bojangles...
Late last week, while everyone was focused on the summer holiday, the Department of Labor announced that pursuant to the Federal Civil Penalties...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) intends to put a spotlight on the relationships between companies and the lawyers and consultants companies rely...
The Supreme Court issued its decision today in Encino MotorCars, LLC v. Navarro. A background of the case is available, but the question at issue was...
Appellate briefing to the Second Circuit was completed earlier this week in Manhattan Beer Distributors LLC v. NLRB, a case in which the NLRB, in...
On June 1, 2016, Governor Dannel Malloy signed into law Public Act 16-83, entitled "An Act Concerning Fair Chance Employment," joining a national...
You know how we harp on the easy things? Like having all the required state and federal posting requirements hung in a place where employees can...
You likely received notice that the U.S. Department of Labor released its final overtime regulations on May 18. Many education institutions will now...
You likely received notice that the U.S. Department of Labor released its final overtime regulations on May 18. Many non-profits will now be required...
For those employment lawyers who believe that the EEOC and NLRB have tended to overreach of late (i.e., the defense bar), two separate decisions...
Its been a busy week in H.R. land. We feel you. It's been a busy week for us too. Well, let's end things on a high note, and no we're not talking...
The Department of Labor released its long-awaited final overtime regulations today. The most significant impact of the new regulations is that they...
BNA Bloomberg is currently reporting that yesterday word was leaked from a Washington staffer that the DOL white collar salary threshold will be in...
On Monday, Stephen comes into work dressed like a pirate. As his employer, you think this is strange, and maybe pushing the limits of the dress code,...
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Human resource professionals, supervisors, and company executives alike face a constantly changing and evolving legal landscape. Verrill’s Taking Care of HR Business blog is here to keep you up to date on the newest and most important legal developments for employers.
Verrill’s employment and labor attorneys are based throughout New England but practice on a national stage. In addition to regular appearances in state and federal courts, they often appear before state and federal agencies that create and enforce the various frameworks that regulate the employer-employee relationship. The Group has a wide range of experience in all aspects of labor and employment law and is frequently tapped to serve on state and national legal organizations, participate in industry seminars, and contribute to professional journals, thereby continually adding value to their client relationships. Learn more about Verrill’s Employment and Labor Group.