New England Biz Law Update

When faced with an OSHA citation, it is not uncommon for an employer to acknowledge that a rule was violated, accept the citation, pay the penalty, and move on. Often, evidence that a rule was violated is easily obtained by ...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against someone because of their disability. Under the ADA, an employer is expected to make reasonable accommodations that would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of a job. ...

The White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment issued a report last month outlining proposals for increasing union participation and strengthening the right to organize. The report detailed more than 60 recommendations for revising labor laws and regulations. ...

When COVID-19 struck, calendar software and videoconferencing became a viable, popular means of doing business. Unfortunately, cybercriminals got the memo and have begun pursuing a new and particularly dangerous line of attack. Email attacks have long been the hacker’s preferred ...

With the announcement of President Joe Biden’s new National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, employers may need to review their workplace policies and protocols. The stated goal of the plan is to “enable America to move forward safely” from the COVID-19 pandemic. ...