With many businesses in Massachusetts slowing (and shutting) down due to COVID-19 concerns, companies have found it necessary to drastically change employee hours, wages, and benefits. This blog addresses certain actions employers can take during this difficult and...
With many businesses in Massachusetts slowing (and shutting) down due to COVID-19 concerns, some companies are looking for solutions to assists employees who are working fewer hours and taking home significantly lower pay. Use of Vacation Time One short-term...
By now you are probably aware of the new Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”) law going into effect in Massachusetts. In a nutshell, the PMFL Law will allow certain eligible employees access to paid leave benefits. Employees will be eligible to claim benefits...
On July 1, 2018, An Act to Establish Pay Equity (the “Act”) goes into effect in Massachusetts. The Act prohibits discrimination in payment of wages on the basis of gender. Below is the final article in our series concerning the Act, which provides a list of “Action...
On July 1, 2018, An Act to Establish Pay Equity (the “Act”) goes into effect. The Act prohibits discrimination in payment of wages on the basis of gender. Below is the fifth article in our series concerning the Act. Employers can protect themselves against...
On July 1, 2018 an Act to Establish Pay Equity (the “Act”) goes into effect. The Act prohibits discrimination in payment of wages on the basis of gender. Below is the fourth article in our series concerning the Act, which examines restrictions on salary inquiries by...