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The pandemic has changed our lives in countless ways in the last few years. Some of the changes were predictable, but others were less so. According to the Wall Street Journal, there was a deluge of whistleblower tips, complaints and referrals, which likely is a...
Massachusetts is an at-will employment commonwealth. At-will employment generally means that the employer can terminate employment for any reason or none at all. At-will employment also means that the employer need not give notice of termination. There are, however,...
Bipartisan bills are hard to come by in today’s political environment. Nevertheless, President Biden signed the bipartisan Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 on March 3, 2022. This law stops a company's mandatory requirement...
Companies rely on contracts of all kinds to conduct business. Sometimes they may find that someone not part of the contract willfully and intentionally interfered with the agreement. This action can prompt the business that suffered damages to file a tortious...
Every employer hires staff with certain expectations about production targets, approach, behavior and other metrics. The company may also find it helpful to add accountability policies to an employee handbook or contract. A carefully worded and properly enforced...
The United States Women’s National Soccer Team has been a dominant force in soccer and women’s sports for decades, winning several World Cups and drawing large crowds to its matches and high television ratings. Still, the players filed a class-action lawsuit against...
The pandemic impacted practically every part of our lives. One issue that continues to challenge businesses is the difficulty in delivering goods and services as part of their contractual agreement. Supply chain issues, challenges in hiring and maintaining staff, and...
Even the most stable companies go through changes. It may be due to retirement, divorce, bankruptcy, or pursuing other opportunities. Business partners can plan for these inevitabilities, however, by including a buy-sell agreement alongside other essential business...
It is never good when the Securities and Exchange Commission cites a company guilty of corporate misconduct. The agency now announced that it intends to crack down on corporate wrongdoing and impose clawbacks. It will do this by reviving an incomplete regulation from...
Federal anti-discrimination laws apply to all aspects of employment and hiring practices. Applicable laws also address seemingly neutral policy that negatively affects protected groups. While there are some exceptions, these laws help to ensure that employers'...
