Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) has signed into law legislation that will extend until April 1, 2022, the state’s Emergency Paid Sick Leave for reasons related to COVID-19. The leave, which was due to expire yesterday,...more
On June 28, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law An Act relative to minimum wage, paid family medical leave and the sales tax holiday, compromise legislation also known as the “Grand Bargain.” The new...more
Over the last decade, non-compete reform has been a third rail of Massachusetts politics. Although many employers believe non-compete agreements are necessary to protect their trade secrets and confidential information,...more
The Massachusetts electorate was scheduled to vote this coming November on three separate ballot initiatives: (1) an increase in the minimum wage from the current $11 to $15 an hour by 2022, (2) paid family and medical leave...more