Massachusetts health care reform fair share law amended by economic development bill *

USA - September 6 2012
On August 7, 2012, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law an Economic Development Bill1 that makes significant changes to the Fair Share Law, particularly with respect to penalty collection and appeals.

Co-authors: Patricia A. Moran, Alden J. Bianchi.

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New Massachusetts health care reform law makes important changes to the "fair share contribution" rules affecting employer-sponsored group health plans *

USA - August 10 2012
The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed, and Governor Deval Patrick signed into law, S. 2400, “An Act Improving the Quality of Health Care and Reducing Costs through increased Transparency, Efficiency and Innovation” (the “Act”).

Co-authors: Patricia A. Moran, Alden J. Bianchi.

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Unpaid intern: the unpaid employee? *

USA - February 9 2012
Unpaid interns: They are as ubiquitous as taxis in New York and suntans in Los Angeles, especially in the entertainment, media, and fashion industries.

Co-authors: Richard H. Block, Jessica W. Catlow.

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Massachusetts State Senate recommends passage of bill providing leave to victims of domestic violence *

USA - January 13 2012
On Monday, January 9, 2012, the Massachusetts Senate recommended passage of a bill (Senate Bill No. 00918) that would require employers of 50 or more employees to offer up to 15 days of leave to victims of domestic violence and certain family members of such victims.

Co-authors: Joel M. Nolan.

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Massachusetts Wage Act protects out-of-state employees *

USA - December 2 2011
In a case of first impression, a Massachusetts Superior Court judge recently ruled that the Massachusetts Wage Act protects out-of-state employees, provided that they have sufficient contacts with the Commonwealth.

Co-authors: Maura M. Pelham.

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