A common thread connects a growing number of consumer product class actions filed over the past two years: in nearly every case, the lawsuit traces back to a test result generated by an outside laboratory or consumer advocacy organization. Adhesive bandages alleged to...
As Massachusetts employers prepare for the October 29, 2025 implementation of the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act's salary disclosure requirements, initial compliance guidance has focused on understanding the basic legal obligations. However, experiences from...
Mental health-related accommodation requests are surging across Massachusetts workplaces, creating new challenges for employers who must balance compassionate support with legal compliance. As requests for mental health accommodations continue to rise, employers are...
The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, officially titled the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, was signed into law on July 31, 2024. Set to take effect in stages beginning in 2025, the law imposes new obligations on employers aimed at increasing wage transparency...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been a cornerstone of workplace culture for many organizations, developed in response to historic and ongoing patterns of exclusion, and have been linked to better profits and improved work environments. But...
Most people are familiar with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it frequently used by aggrieved employees. However, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 is another legal mechanism that can be used to bring employment discrimination claims. Before...
In September, social media platform Instagram introduced new age restrictions and privacy measures for users under 18. These changes are designed to create a safer online environment for teens, but they also bring a host of legal implications that businesses, parents,...