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Remote Work Arrangements Pose Travel-Related Reimbursement Challenges for Massachusetts Employers

January 5, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (MA)

For many employers in Massachusetts, remote work has become part of the new normal, with nearly a quarter of employees in the state having worked remotely in 2021, according to one recent media report. While such arrangements can be convenient and even allow for cost savings, they present novel challenges

Massachusetts Unveils New Workplace Poster, Notifications for Employers

December 15, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (MA)

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) recently published a new workplace poster, notifications, and new rate sheets for all employers in the state for 2023 regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. Employers are required to notify their employees of new contribution and benefits rates

Massachusetts Minimum Wage to Rise to $15.00 per Hour as of January 1, 2023

December 8, 2022 | Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP Filed Under: General (MA)

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pete Moser (pmoser@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); Dave Wilson (dwilson@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4314); Cathy Reuben (creuben@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); or Any member of the HRW Team.

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The post Massachusetts Minimum Wage to Rise to $15.00 per Hour as of January 1,


Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) 2023 Updates

November 22, 2022 | Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP Filed Under: General (MA)

Alicia Ward (award@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4357); Kathleen Berney (kberney@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4335); Peter Moser (pmoser@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); Catherine Reuben (creuben@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); or Any member of the HRW Team.

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What are some of the key similarities and differences between PFML laws and the FMLA?

November 15, 2022 | Littler Filed Under: General (MA)

Littler

What are some of the key similarities and differences between PFML laws and the FMLA?

Paid Family Medical Leave Laws may appear very similar to the federal Family Medical Leave Act, but there are also some very important distinctions.

We can begin with the similarities, which – full

Massachusetts CROWN Act Goes Into Effect on October 24, 2022

October 13, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (MA)

On July 26, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law “An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Natural and Protective Hairstyles,” popularly known as the Massachusetts CROWN Act. The effective date of the new law is October 24, 2022.

Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits for 2023

October 3, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MA)

Jackson Lewis

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has announced changes to the employer contribution rates and benefit amounts under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) effective January 1, 2023.

Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates for 2023

September 30, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MA)

Jackson Lewis

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has announced changes to the employer contribution rates under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) effective January 1, 2023.

Read more here.

Massachusetts Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants to be Question for Voters?

August 30, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MA)

Jackson Lewis

Voters in Massachusetts may be asked whether to repeal state law granting standard Massachusetts driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants in November.

In February 2022, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for standard Massachusetts driver’s licenses. The bill was then passed by the

Join the HRW Team: Now Hiring Associates

August 16, 2022 | Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP Filed Under: General (MA)

Hirsch Roberts Weinstein (HRW) is seeking a mid-level associates.

Massachusetts Enacts CROWN Act, Prohibiting Discrimination Against Protective Hairstyles

August 8, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MA)

Jackson Lewis

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act (CROWN Act) into law, making Massachusetts the 18th state to enact such a law.

Massachusetts Becomes Latest State to Ban Discrimination Based on Natural Hairstyles and Hair Texture

August 5, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (MA)

On July 26, 2022, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law “An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Natural and Protective Hairstyles,” also known as the Massachusetts CROWN Act.

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (“CROWN”) Act

August 5, 2022 | Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP Filed Under: General (MA)

By enacting the CROWN Act, Massachusetts follows 17 other states that have passed similar legislation banning discrimination on the basis of a person’s natural or protective hairstyle. Although a federal CROWN Act was introduced to Congress and passed by the House of Representatives in March of 2022, it has not

Change to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Vetoed, Current Law Remains In Place

August 2, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (MA)

Jackson Lewis

A provision in the enacted state budget for fiscal year 2023 would have amended the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) to provide employers and employees more flexibility to use other accrued benefits to supplement paid benefits received from the state.

Massachusetts Appeals Court Holds That Home Inspection Company’s Inspectors Were Independent Contractors Under ‘ABC’ Test

July 29, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (MA)

In a decision that further clarifies Massachusetts law with regard to employee classification, the Massachusetts Appeals Court recently held that home inspectors working on behalf of an inspectional services company were independent contractors (and not employees) under the ABC test for determining employment status, and, therefore, ineligible for unemployment benefits.

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