Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures during Massachusetts’ COVID-19 State of Emergency
The COVID-19 health crisis and resulting economic downturn have many struggling to make rent or mortgage payments, on the one hand, and many
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Apr 28, 2020
New Emergency Law Allows Notarization by Videoconference; Estate Planning and Real Estate Instrument
Emergency legislation just signed by Governor Baker will temporarily allow notaries in Massachusetts to acknowledge the signature of people.
Apr 23, 2020
Volunteer nonprofit board members; recent Supreme Judicial Court decision examines scope of immunity
The global pandemic has suddenly thrown many nonprofit organizations into a churning sea of economic uncertainty.
Mar 18, 2020
Cain Hibbard COVID-19 Plan for Continued Operations
As the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to spread, we remain available and committed to meeting all of our clients’ legal needs.
Aug 7, 2019
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act— New Notification and Contribution Deadlines
The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act applies to all employers who have at least one employee in Massachusetts.
Nov 1, 2018
New Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Laws in Massachusetts – What’s changed?
On October 1, 2018, Massachusetts law governing non-compete agreements and the protection of trade secrets changed.
May 1, 2018
Historic Massachusetts Equal Pay Law Becomes Effective July 1, 2018 – Make Sure You Are Ready
On July 1, 2018, the updated Massachusetts Equal Pay Act[1] will go into effect to remedy the continuing gender wage gap.
Mar 28, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Imposes New Obligations on Employers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “Act”)[1] goes into effect April 1, 2018. Are you ready?
Aug 23, 2015
Employers Must Pay Employees for Voluntarily Working Through Lunch
Employers may be required to pay overtime when employees voluntarily work during their lunch breaks.
Jul 1, 2015
Attorney General Issues Final Regulations to New Sick Leave Law
Under Massachusetts’s new sick leave law, voted into law on November 4, 2014, employees are entitled to forty hours of sick time per year.
May 18, 2015
Extension available to certain employers for compliance with new Massachusetts Sick time Law
Extension available to certain employers for compliance with new Massachusetts Sick Time Law
Jan 7, 2015
Client Alert: Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act expanded to include men and to provide additional...
On January 7, 2015, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a Parental Leave Bill, amending the Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act (“MMLA”).
Nov 5, 2014
New Law Mandates Employers Provide Sick Leave
On November 4, 2014, the voters of Massachusetts approved a ballot question that grants employees forty hours of sick time per calendar year
Nov 1, 2014
Client Alert: New Rights for Employees Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence
On August 8, 2014, Governor Patrick signed into law “An Act Relative to Domestic Violence,” which applies to employers of 50 or more.
Feb 1, 2012
Client Alert: New Legal Protection for Transgender Individuals in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has signed into law “An Act Relative to Gender Identity,” also known as the “transgender equal rights"
May 11, 2011
Regulations impose new obligations in handling personal information and preventing identity crimes
Both the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the federal government have issued new regulations designed to help safeguard.
Oct 1, 2010
Employers: Are You in Compliance with the New Personnel Records Law?
The compliance date has long since passed for employers to begin notifying employees when negative information is placed.
Oct 1, 2010
New Rules for Employers Regarding Requests for Job Applicants’ Criminal History
As part of an overhaul of the Criminal Offender Register Information (“CORI”) system in Massachusetts, new restrictions will apply
Mar 12, 2010
Title II of GINA Becomes Effective November 19, 2009
On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA).
Feb 1, 2009
COBRA Amendments Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (“the Act”), recently signed into law by President Obama.
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