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        by Elizabeth T. Johnston on October 22, 2021

        With the nation’s ongoing focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, you may be hearing information—and misinformation—about your obligations under HIPAA,...

        October 14, 2021

        This is the third in a series of posts from Verrill with the purpose of helping to dispel myths that are currently circulating concerning employment...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on October 11, 2021

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Humza Khan, founder of Inclusion Maine, about all things...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on October 11, 2021

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to fellow Verrill labor and employment attorney Robert Brooks,...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on October 8, 2021

        This is the second in a series of posts from Verrill with the purpose of helping to dispel myths that are currently circulating concerning employment...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on October 8, 2021

        This is the first in a series of posts from Verrill with the purpose of helping to dispel myths that are currently circulating concerning employment...

        October 6, 2021

        On July 22, 2021 the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a rule titled “Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors”[1] formalizing the...

        by Elizabeth T. Johnston on October 4, 2021

        On September 9, President Biden announced plans to require that federal workers, federal contractors, and employees of employers with 100 or more...

        October 4, 2021

        On August 12, 2021 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Abruzzo published her first memo setting forth the NLRB’s priorities. The...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on September 22, 2021

        On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Scot Mattox, Esq., CEO of Dirigo Safety, LLC, about identifying...

        August 7, 2021

        On Saturday, August 7, Tawny Alvarez, Verrill attorney and co-host of HR Power Hour, interviewed fellow Verrill attorney Elizabeth Smith for this...

        July 26, 2021

        Big changes are coming to Connecticut employers and with it, many organizational hiring practices with the passage of HB Number 6380. HB Number...

        July 21, 2021

        President Biden’s June 9th Executive Order (EO) on Promoting Competition in the American Economy touches on a handful of potential measures and...

        July 17, 2021

        On Saturday, July 17, David Ciullo, co-host of HR Power Hour, interviewed Christopher Lee, the Chief Human Resources Officer for William & Mary,...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on July 10, 2021

        On Saturday, July 10, Tawny interviewed Emily Waddell, Associate Attorney in Verrill's Employment & Labor Group, for this segment of HR Power...

        July 3, 2021

        On Saturday, July 3, David Ciullo, co-host of HR Power Hour, interviewed Ryan Estis, national speaker, consultant, coach, and advisor, for this...

        June 26, 2021

        On Saturday, June 26, Tawny interviewed Mike Vien, CEO and Co-founder of Wallit, for this segment of HR Power Hour. For this episode, Tawny and Mike...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on June 10, 2021

        Earlier today (June 10, 2021), OSHA issued COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Subpart U applicable to healthcare settings. While OSHA has...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on June 9, 2021

        As many readers know, on May 28, 2021, An Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave was passed. The Act creates a fund for...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on June 5, 2021

        On Saturday, June 5, Tawny interviewed Mary Axelsen, WeMaax Consulting Founder & CEO, for this segment of HR Power Hour. For this episode, Tawny...

        June 5, 2021

        On Saturday, June 5, David Ciullo, co-host of HR Power Hour, interviewed Dr. Shantanu Nundy, Chief Medical Officer of Accolade, for this segment of...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on June 4, 2021

        Last week, the EEOC provided updated COVID-19 guidance to employers on vaccines and vaccine incentives in the employment realm. One area, however, in...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on June 3, 2021

        Those responsible for employee onboarding can breathe a sigh of relief after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week announced that they...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on May 29, 2021

        On Saturday, May 29, Tawny interviewed Scot Mattox, CEO of Dirigo Safety, for this segment of HR Power Hour. For this episode, Tawny and Scot discuss...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on May 15, 2021

        On Saturday, May 15, Tawny interviewed Elizabeth Johnston, Associate in Verrill's Employment & Labor Group, for this segment of HR Power Hour....

        April 26, 2021

        Scott Connolly, partner in Verrill’s Employment & Labor Group, has authored the chapter “Policies to Guide Employee Conduct and Respond to...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on March 22, 2021

        There are many unresolved legal questions to consider when it comes to COVID vaccination employee policies. Employment and labor attorney Tawny...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on March 11, 2021

        In March 2021, we worked with MP HR & Payroll Solutions who created an eBook as a resource for employers, "The COVID Vaccine: HR Policy...

        February 26, 2021

        Who is Scabby? Scabby is an inflatable rat, sometimes installed by unions at protests and on picket lines. Scabby has been around since the late...

        by Tawny L. Alvarez on February 19, 2021

        DOL Scraps Trump-era Interpretative Letters and 60,000 U.K. Uber Drivers Entitled to Worker Benefits It has been a big day for changes on the worker...

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        Human resource professionals, supervisors, and company executives are constantly confronted with a changing legal landscape. Verrill’s Taking Care of HR Business blog is designed to keep you informed about the latest and most significant legal developments that affect employers.

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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.

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        Working 9 to 5? It’s a Way to Make a Livin’, so Make Sure You’re Payin’ for Every Minute: A Maine Employer’s Guide to Stacked Wage & Hour Rules

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        Phil Bartlett to Step Down as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission

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        Verrill Welcomes Litigation & Trial Attorney Emma Pooler

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        Four Verrill Attorneys Co-Author Massachusetts Trends and Developments Chapter for Chambers and Partners Child Relocation 2026 Guide

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        A New Protected Class in Maine: Holders of Final Protection Orders

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        Verrill Secures SJC Victory for Boston Legacy FC in White Stadium Litigation

        Verrill has secured a significant appellate victory for Boston Legacy FC in the litigation challenging the redevelopment of White Stadium in...