On May 28, 2021, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the “Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave.” This legislation originally reached Governor Baker in early April as part of the “Act Financing...more
As the COVID-19 vaccination becomes more readily available, many employers are considering whether to require that employees be vaccinated. In December 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued...more
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Yesterday Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a bill that provides tax relief to Massachusetts employers.
The new legislation freezes employer contributions to the unemployment system for 2021 and 2022 and it also...more
On Monday, March 29, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed S.B. 72, which provides broad protections from liability for COVID-19-related claims against health care providers, business entities, educational institutions, governmental...more
Updated December 28, 2020
UPDATE: On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 [Including Coronavirus Stimulus & Relief]. On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed this legislation...more
On December 15, we published a QuickStudy outlining considerations for employers to contemplate as COVID-19 vaccines become available. Among other factors, we suggested employers determine whether to require vaccinations, and...more
As vaccines become available to employees, what do employers need to know, what should they do, and what should they avoid?
Employers may establish legitimate health and safety requirements that are job-related and...more
It is no surprise that COVID-19 matters have preoccupied federal agencies in recent months.
Among the key agency developments are updates from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the Department of...more
(Updated July 17, 2020)
NOTE: Because of the ever-changing COVID-19 legal environment, employers should consult with their inside or outside counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on these topics. Please...more
On March 23, 2020, Governor Charlie Baker issued a state-wide directive limiting gatherings in the Commonwealth to no more than 10 people and ordering the temporary closure of all physical locations of businesses that do not...more
Updated December 22, 2020
UPDATE: On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 [Including Coronavirus Stimulus & Relief]. This bill is awaiting signature by President Trump.
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We do not need to tell employers about the lurking spread of the coronavirus. News reports have provided ample input into its spread and the international concerns it has generated....more