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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved and issued a final rule effectively banning non-compete agreements nationwide (the “Final Rule”). As a result of a 3-to-2 vote, the FTC found that non-compete clauses are an unfair me…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 that restric…
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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 rulemaki…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 of Co…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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” …
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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…
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