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Employment Law and Litigation

12 November 2021

Recent Federal Court Decision Addresses Massachusetts Non-Compete Act

By Hannah Schindler Spinelli and Scott M. Zanolli The 2018 enactment of the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act, G.L. c. 149, § 24L (the “Act”),...

1 November 2021

When is an Employer Liable for its Employee’s Conduct?

By: Mollie R. Sullivan Respondeat Superior, a Latin phrase which directly translates to “let the master answer,” refers to the theory that an employer...

15 March 2021

Can Massachusetts Employers Require Employees To Return To The Office?

By: Scott M. Zanolli, Esq. With COVID-19 infections rates decreasing and the number of vaccinations increasing, many employers are beginning to recall employees back...

3 October 2017

The New Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

By: Lena J. Finnerty On July 27, 2017, Governor Baker signed into law the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “MPWFA”) which extends the...

18 July 2017

The Wage Act – Are Commissions Considered Wages?

By Curtis Dooling The Massachusetts Wage Act, G. L. c. 149, § 148, requires that employers pay their employees’ wages within six days of...

5 December 2016

Changes to FLSA, if unimpeded, may have large repercussions for employers

By Karen Rabinovici The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which applies to all employees employed in the private sector as well as to government...

9 March 2016

Can Employers Uncover An Employee’s Criminal Records?

By: Scott M. Zanolli When one considers the phrase “sealed record,” what words or phrases come to mind? Airtight? Impenetrable? While records should remain...

28 July 2015

Small Businesses Fight Back Against PPACA Financial Burdens

By Karen Rabinovici Small business owners who have decided to reimburse their employees’ health insurance premiums as a way of lowering the burdensome cost...

14 July 2015

State Court Joins Federal Court to Uphold Earned Sick Time Law, Employers Try to Navigate New Law Effective July 1, 2015

By: Curtis B. Dooling A Massachusetts District Court judge upheld the earned sick time law on Monday (July 13), the second court to uphold...

28 February 2013

Employment Law Rights and Sexual Harassment Laws in Massachusetts

Employment Law Rights in Massachusetts: The Latest Developments from the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination on Sexual Harassment and Discrimination By: Scott M. Zanolli Massachusetts...

31 January 2013

The Facts About Pregnancy Related Employment Discrimination

By: Scott M. Zanolli It is unlawful for an employer to terminate a pregnant female’s employment, or to take any other adverse employment action...

9 January 2013

Non-Compete Agreements in Massachusetts

By Scott M. Zanolli Highly compensated executives are routinely required to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of their employment. It is well-accepted that...

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