A challenge by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (“CBIA”) to Connecticut’s so-called “captive audience” law failed when a federal court in Connecticut found that the CBIA lacked standing to bring the claim. The decision is a setback to those challenging
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If an employee is responsible either in whole or in part for illegal conduct, can the employee be protected by the Massachusetts whistleblower act (WMA)? In a recent opinion, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court clarified that the answer is yes.
Arbitration clauses are everywhere in today’s workplace — but are they right for your organization?
In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz is joined by Shipman attorney Emily McDonough Souza to break down arbitration agreements in plain
In a significant decision for Connecticut employers, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in Del Rio v. Amazon.com Services, Inc. (SC 21109) that employees must be compensated for time spent undergoing mandatory security screenings on their employer’s premises. The unanimous decision establishes that
Massachusetts continues to be one of the most active and technical states for employment law compliance. In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz is joined by Shipman partner Jared Lucan to break down the most important
On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted 2-1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace effective immediately. The recission comes as no surprise, as Chair Andrea Lucas of the EEOC signaled her
In this seasonal episode, host Dan Schwartz and Shipman partner Peter Murphy unpack the workplace risks that often accompany end-of-year celebrations — from alcohol service to harassment concerns to wage-and-hour pitfalls. They offer practical, proactive tips for planning inclusive, safe,
Massachusetts has finalized a new salary range transparency law, An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency. If you have employees whose primary place of work is in Massachusetts, or you post roles that can be performed from Massachusetts or report
Last month, we joined forces with 17 attorneys from Tarlow Breed Hart & Rodgers as we opened a Boston office, right in the Prudential Center. As a result, we have been talking with our clients more about what laws in
Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released updated educational materials addressing national origin discrimination, alongside new technical guidance that “clarifies” the prohibition of discrimination against American workers.
Providing no statistics or recent examples, the EEOC suggests that such
