Can My Employer Require Me To Submit To A Medical Test To Return To Work?
The CDC is encouraging employers to develop and implement procedures to check for signs and symptoms of employees returning to the workplace. In most circumstances, under the Americans with Disability Act, a requirement that all employees submit to a “medical [...]
Employee’s Guide to COVID-19 Salary Reduction/Furlough/Layoff
Below is a summary of cost cutting measures employers are taking to deal with COVID-19 and what it means for employees working and/or residing in Massachusetts. Reduction in employee hours/salary COMPENSATION Hourly non-exempt employees – rate of pay must still [...]
Massachusetts BRAVE Act provides time off for Veterans on Veterans Day.
An employee who is a veteran or is a member of a department of war veterans is permitted to take time off to observe Veterans Day. Additionally, veterans or members of a department of war veterans are also permitted to [...]
Do I Make Enough Money to be Exempt from Overtime Payments?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay employees overtime unless they meet a listed exemption. Several of the exemptions require that the employee be paid a minimum salary amount and also meet a duties test. Recently the [...]
Get Ready for the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law
On June 28, 2019 Massachusetts passed the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”) law which goes into effect in 2021. Below is a timeline and list of employer responsibilities to prepare for the upcoming law. Notice Requirements: MAY 30, [...]
How Can Employers Make Positive Changes to Minimize Workplace Harassment?
We often hear Company’s talk about their policies and strong reporting procedures to try to curb sexual harassment in the workplace. However, if employers are serious about reducing workplace harassment, they need to go beyond policies and procedures, or have [...]