New England Biz Law Update

A new lawsuit against Apple Inc. highlights tensions between workplace monitoring technologies and employee privacy rights. The case could set the stage for an influential ruling on the limits of employee surveillance in the digital age. Filed under California’s Private ...

A National Labor Relations Board judge has ruled that while a wheelchair manufacturer can keep most of its restrictive employment agreement intact, including noncompete provisions, it must rescind clauses that ban workers from discussing the agreement’s terms or disparaging the ...

The landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in American workplaces may shift as former President Donald Trump prepares to return to office. The new administration, coupled with recent (and pending) Supreme Court decisions, may reshape employment law. U.S. ...

A recent federal appeals court decision in an age discrimination case against Trader Joe’s has arguably established an “apples to apples” standard for employee comparisons in discrimination lawsuits. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld summary judgment for Trader ...

Three states are joining the growing movement toward wage disclosure requirements, with New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Vermont all implementing new pay transparency laws in 2025. These laws represent a significant shift in employment practices, requiring employers to be more open ...

The National Labor Relations Board is stepping up its scrutiny of employment agreements, targeting both “stay-or-pay” provisions and non-compete clauses. NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memo (GC Memo 25-01) outlining her view that these provisions often violate the ...

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could change how reverse discrimination claims are handled. The case, Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, centers on whether employees from majority groups must meet stricter standards than minority ...

In a move to address labor shortages, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Department of Labor (DOL), announced plans to release an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for Fiscal Year 2025. The supplemental visas, ...

A recent federal court decision has many employers breathing a sigh of relief, while others are now in a state of uncertainty regarding overtime pay. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the Biden administration’s overtime ...

In two recent decisions, the National Labor Relations Board has altered the legal landscape governing union elections, impacting how employers communicate with their employees during organizing campaigns. These rulings overturn decades-old precedents and, as such, are likely to face legal ...