In March 2020, many companies implemented work-from-home (WFH) policies in response to the global pandemic, aiming to keep employees safe while maintaining productivity. Soon after Federal and local governments followed suit. Now, as the threat of widespread...
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...
Quiet cracking is a new challenge facing employers in today’s workplace. Unlike quiet quitting, which involves employees consciously limiting their efforts to what is contractually required, quiet cracking is a silent emotional breakdown caused by chronic stress,...
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...
In April, we patiently waited on the Supreme Court to rule on Ames v. Ohio. On June 5, 2025, in a unanimous decision the Court ruled that members of majority groups do not need to show “background circumstances” to prove “reverse racism”. This standard that was split...
Recent policy shifts and court rulings have dramatically altered the employment landscape for thousands of immigrants in the United States. Among the most significant changes is the termination of the CHNV Parole Program, which had provided temporary work...
The classification of independent contractors tends to cause employers of all sizes concern and confusion. For years, businesses have relied on flexible, non-employee labor to meet changing demands. But in 2025, the legal framework that governs who qualifies as an...
Imagine sitting in court, getting ready to hear a victim impact statement during a sentencing hearing, but instead of hearing a family member deliver the impact statement about the decedent, you see a video. Not just any video, but an AI generated video of the...
Former Penn State writing professor Zack De Piero has filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging reverse discrimination and retaliation following his opposition to social justice and antiracist initiatives on campus. Background De Piero, a 40-year-old professor...
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...