Publication
On May 28, 2026, the U. S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“Department” or “DOL”) issued four opinion letters addressing a range of compensation and timekeeping issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The Department i…
Publication
On May 15, 2026, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a technical amendment formally rescinding the 2024 final rule that raised the salary thresholds for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The amendment, which too…
Publication
The integration of AI into employment decision-making offers substantial benefits in efficiency and scale, but a robotic application of this powerful new tool introduces significant legal risks. On May 1, 2026, Connecticut lawmakers passed Senate Bill 5, th…
Publication
Connecticut employers, take note: sweeping workforce legislation was signed by Governor Ned Lamont on May 11, 2026, and the compliance clock is ticking. On April 29, 2026, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed Substitute House Bill No. 5003, “A…
Publication
On April 22, 2026, the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“DOL”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking that aims to revise the DOL’s analysis for assessing joint employer status under three different federal wage and ho…
Publication
On April 10, 2026, the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) agreed to pay approximately $17. 1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by falsely certifying comp…
Publication
This year has seen a continuation of a broader trend of substantial jury awards in workplace discrimination and retaliation cases. For example, in January 2026, a jury in the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia awarded an employee $5…
Publication
2025 brought seismic shifts in the cyber, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and privacy landscape, marked by an explosion of AI-powered cybercrime and intensifying regulatory enforcement, targeting compliance with data security, privacy, and consumer pro…
Publication
The start of a new year is an excellent time for employers to review their policies, procedures, and agreements to ensure they are aware of and comply with laws taking effect in 2026. Our attorneys closely track developments in the states where the firm ha…
Publication
Beginning on January 1, 2026, New Hampshire employers with at least 20 employees are required by law to provide employees with up to 25 hours of unpaid leave to attend postpartum and pediatric healthcare visits after the first year of a child’s birth or …
Publication
Florida recently enacted the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act (“The CHOICE Act” or “Act”), which brings significant changes to the manner in which the state approaches and enforces restri…
Publication
On June 5, 2025, the U. S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision holding that “reverse discrimination” claims are not subject to a heightened standard of proof. This decision clarifies the legal standard required for such claims. This is an importan…
Publication
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued his executive order, Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy (“EO”). Generally, disparate impact liability refers to a theory of liability under the civil rights and antidiscrimination laws wh…
Publication
With every change in administration, organizations and individuals face changes in the types of conduct the federal government focuses on in its investigations, enforcement, and criminal prosecutions. Hinckley Allen is monitoring the new developments and p…
Publication
On March 19, 2025, the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released two “technical assistance documents” for the purpose of “educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘div…
Publication
The Trump Administration’s first two months have been marked by a flurry of actions impacting federal grant recipients, federal contractors, and academic and scientific researchers. These unprecedented measures, including executive orders (“EO”), cut…
Publication
On January 20 and 21, 2025, President Trump declared “DEI” to be henceforth “illegal” and issued two executive orders aimed at eliminating DEI programs – leaving employers in the private and public sectors to wonder – what does this mean for me…
Publication
The expanded CT Paid Sick Leave requirements were signed into law on May 21, 2024, and were effective January 1, 2025. Since that time, the CT Department of Labor (“DOL”) published, and subsequently updated, FAQs and additional guidance on the paramete…
Publication
We previously notified New York State employers of an amendment to the paid sick leave law for prenatal care. The law went into effect January 1, 2025. All employers need to ensure they understand and comply with the law. The New York State Paid Prenatal L…
Publication
Laura B. Angelini, Damien C. The artificial intelligence revolution is well underway, and recent litigation highlights the need for attorneys to understand the evolving AI legal landscape in order to provide sound guidance to clients across all industri…
Publication
The Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) revolution is well underway, and recent litigation highlights the need for well-crafted and comprehensive AI policies. In late September 2024, a family in Hingham, Massachusetts sued the Town of Hingham School Commi…
Publication
B. Stephanie Siegmann, chair of the International Trade & National Security Group and co-chair of the Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Group, and Julianna Malogolowkin share recent insights with Law360 on how organizations can reduce or…
Publication
In the article below we informed you that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved and issued a final rule effectively banning non-compete agreements nationwide (“Final Rule”). At the time, all we knew about the effective date was that it wa…
Publication
Recent legislative developments at both the federal and state levels have extended workplace protections for pregnant individuals and new parents. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a final regulation clarifying the implementat…
Publication
In a recent decision that affects employers in the Connecticut restaurant industry, the Appellate Court of Connecticut ruled that a state regulation governing the manner in which employers should record their employees’ gratuities is directory, not manda…
Publication
Employers should take heed of two recent cases concerning Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). First, on June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) “clarified” the undue burden standard applied to reque…
Publication
For decades, the regulation of non-compete agreements was left up to individual states, which were free to develop their own laws governing their use. Recently, however, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has moved to effectively eradicate non-compet…
Publication
On May 18, 2023, the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published a technical guidance document (“EEOC’s Guidance”) regarding the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employers’ selection procedures at all stages, inc…
Publication
This article was featured in the March 2023 edition of the Utility Contractors Association of New England, Inc. ’s Construction Outlook. On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) issued a broad sweeping decision tha…
Publication
This article was featured in the January 2023 edition of the Utility Contractors Association of New England, Inc. ’s Construction Outlook. As many of you are aware, the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) published a notice of proposed…
Publication
Yesterday, the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new poster entitled “Know Your Rights,” which replaces a previous “EEO is the Law” poster. The new poster is accessible here. Under federal anti-discrimination laws, cov…
Publication
Last week Massachusetts joined a growing list of states, including Connecticut and New York that have laws prohibiting discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles in the workplace, schools, and places of public accommodation. On July 26, 2022, Gove…
Publication
With the recent legalization of marijuana in Connecticut and Rhode Island, there are several things that employers must be aware of to protect their employees, maintain a safe work environment, and comply with the new laws. Hinckley Allen’s Labor & E…
Publication
Just a few days after issuing its long awaited emergency temporary standard (ETS), OSHA announced that it is “suspending activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS pending future developments in the litigation. ” The announcemen…
Publication
Almost two months after the initial announcement in President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan, on November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) regarding vaccination and testing requi…
Publication
The Government’s increased scrutiny on potential foreign influence on U. S. based research remains in full force. While the federal government continues to prosecute individual scientists alleged to have received – and not disclosed – foreign support …
Publication
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a broad COVID-19 Action Plan entitled “Path out of the Pandemic. ” Among other items, the Action Plan included two Executive Orders requiring most federal government employees and federal contractors to im…
Publication
Two bills were recently signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont that impact Connecticut employers. The Cannabis Act essentially legalizes the recreational use of marijuana in Connecticut. Included in the legislation are certain restrictions on employers an…
Publication
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Plan”). The historic $1. 9 trillion bill contains several provisions of note for employers. The Plan extends the availability of tax credits under the Families …
Publication
While making sure to adhere to each state’s required tasks for reopening, employers must not forget to comply with discrimination laws and OSHA and EEOC guidance. Recent guidance and court decisions make clear that OSHA, the EEOC, and other enforcement a…
Publication
On May 18, 2020, Governor Baker released a Reopening Massachusetts Report along with an executive order implementing a four-phased reopening plan. Each phase will last a minimum of three weeks and could last longer before moving to the next phase. Additiona…
Publication
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added six new symptoms to its existing list of symptoms for COVID-19 yesterday. Employers need to be aware of these new symptoms and update their policies, procedures, and employee information (e. g. ha…
Publication
On April 16, 2020, President Trump announced the “Opening Up America Again” plan, the three-phased plan for state and local authorities to follow when reopening their economies. The plan provides guidelines. It is not an order so state governors retain…
Publication
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) published interim guidance on safety practices for critical infrastructure workers who may have been exposed to a person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. The CDC advised that criti…
Publication
The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (“Department”) published a Q&A document on the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Through its guidance documents, the Department is providing compliance assistance t…
Publication
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) as part of a $2 trillion stimulus package. The CARES Act extends unemployment benefits to individuals who are unemployed, parti…
Publication
Yesterday the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“Department”) announced its first round of published guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which takes effect April 1, 2020. The guidance includ…
Publication
On March 25, 2020 the DOL's Wage and Hour Division issued it's first round of guidance. On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” which passed by a majority of votes in both houses o…
Publication
On March 14, 2025, the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit granted the government’s request to stay a Maryland federal judge’s nationwide preliminary injunction that temporarily stopped three key provisions of President Trump’s Diversity, Eq…
Publication
On January 21, 2025, President Trump advanced his pledge to “take action to abolish all discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs “throughout the government and the private sector” by issuing the executive order (EO) “Ending…
Publication
This week, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a final rule that changes the criteria for classifying independent contractors under federal law. We first wrote about the rule change back in October 2022 when the rule was initially proposed. As ant…
Show More Publications
Firm News
Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that 26 of its attorneys have been named to Boston Magazine’s 2025 Top Lawyers list, representing a broad range of its practice groups. This year, six Hinckley Allen attorneys are newly recognized among the pu…
Firm News
More than 60 Hinckley Allen attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists across our Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Upstate New York offices. The honorees include both newly selecte…
Firm News
At Hinckley Allen, our attorneys are consistently recognized by their peers and respected industry groups for their exceptional skill, dedication to their clients, and leadership within the legal profession. We are proud to announce that several of our att…
Firm News
More than 60 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Upstate New York for 2024, including those newly recognized and featured in the…
Firm News
Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that over 100 attorneys are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 14 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch. ” This recognition, marking the largest group of attorneys honor…
Firm News
Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that numerous attorneys have been recognized by Boston Magazine, earning the prestigious title of "The Top Lawyers of 2023. " This annual accolade, initiated in 2021, is designed to highlight outstanding legal talent in…
Firm News
A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…
Firm News
Hinckley Allen is proud to announce that several attorneys from the firm have been recognized by Boston Magazine as “The Top Lawyers of 2022. ” Boston Magazine began compiling this list last year as a way to showcase the region’s finest legal minds. A…
Firm News
Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 67 attorneys are recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 5 “Lawyers of the Year. ” Best Lawyers® has also recognized 24 Hinckley Allen attorneys in their “Ones to Watch” …
Firm News
Hinckley Allen is pleased to welcome Julianna Malogolowkin as Associate to the Firm’s Litigation Department. Julianna joins Hinckley Allen’s Boston, MA office from Nixon Peabody. Julianna has handled general litigation matters and specific matters perta…
Show More Firm News
