What does the Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Act mean for employers? *

USA - May 16 2013
Massachusetts recently became one of a number of states to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Regulations issued by the…

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Massachusetts law regulating employment background checks goes into effect May 2012 *

USA - May 9 2012
The remaining provisions of the comprehensive 2010 legislation amending the Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information Act (the “CORI Act”) went into effect on May 4, 2012.

Co-authors: Justin F. Keith .

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Intern or employee? Unpaid internships may end up costing employers *

USA - April 5 2012
Private sector employers planning internship programs should be aware of the legal distinctions between unpaid interns and paid employees.

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Massachusetts personal information data security regulations: are you in compliance with the March 1 deadline? *

USA - March 9 2012
March 1, 2012 marks a critical compliance date for businesses covered by the Massachusetts data security regulations.

Co-authors: Justin F. Keith .

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Department of Labor’s ‘bridge to justice’ will likely lead to more lawsuits against employers *

USA - December 13 2010
Effective December 13, 2010, an unprecedented joint initiative between the U.S. Department of Labor and the American Bar Association will assist plaintiffs in obtaining legal counsel for claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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