Massachusetts has officially joined the growing list of states requiring employers to include salary ranges in job postings—but not until 2025. On July 31, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed Bill H. 4890, “An Act relative to...more
On October 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new rule, effective December 28, 2021, that limits the amount of time tipped employees can spend on non-tipped activities when the employer receives a tip...more
11/10/2021
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Tips ,
Wage and Hour
On September 11, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) promulgated revised regulations clarifying workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act’s (“FFCRA”) paid leave...more
Employers across the United States continue to respond to and implement guidance from public health authorities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Both the rapid spread of the virus and the prolonged incubation period...more
3/23/2020
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
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WARN Act
On March 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” by a vote of 363-40. The Bill now moves to the Senate and then, if passed, for signature by President Trump....more
3/17/2020
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Emergency Response ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
HDHPs ,
Paid Leave ,
Pending Legislation ,
Sick Leave ,
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Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Wage and Hour
On May 1, 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) issued guidance and announced changes to two key deadlines concerning the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law....more
On December 1, the United States Department of Labor appealed the issuance of a preliminary injunction that blocked the implementation of its Final Rule that redefined the wage test for overtime exemptions under the Fair...more
On November 22, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction that blocks the implementation of the United States Department of Labor’s Final Rule that redefined the wage...more