New England Biz Law Update

The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an award of summary judgment in favor of an employer in a racial discrimination suit brought by a terminated employee who fabricated his managerial and educational experience.

The Massachusetts Appeals Court is weighing a case that could offer the first appellate guidance on the “safe harbor” provision of the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, a key protection for employers who proactively review and address gender-based pay disparities.

The U.S. Treasury Department has launched an online payment portal to support the newly required $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa petitions.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued two new opinion letters clarifying when overtime pay is required under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

A federal trial court has ruled that a Black employee who was fired after the single use of an anti-Black slur could not sue for wrongful termination.

In a surprising regulatory rollback, the Department of Justice has withdrawn two key rulemaking efforts under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including long-awaited rules on digital accessibility.

A new bill proposed in Congress, the American Franchisee Association Act, is gaining attention as a possible game-changer for franchise labor rights.

A recent ruling from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may signal expanded exposure for employers under the Americans with Disabilities Act when it comes to medical leave requests.

The EEOC has withdrawn a key allegation in a lawsuit claiming that a company’s AI-based hiring tool caused disparate impact discrimination against older job applicants.

A proposed IRS program aimed at modernizing how businesses report employee tips is drawing fire from labor groups, particularly in the hospitality and service sectors.