Employment Blog

February 2018

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Sexual Misconduct and the Definition of “Cause”

02/15/2018   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough and Nancy S. Shilepsky

The Balles v. Babcock Power Inc. decision sheds light on whether sexual misconduct constitutes “cause” and provides go-forward guidance to... Read More »

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Federal Tax Deductibility: Three Changes That Impact Employees

02/12/2018   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough and Nancy S. Shilepsky

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law, making numerous and significant changes to... Read More »

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Relief for Board Members and Investors in Non-Payment of Wages Cases

02/12/2018   |   BY David I. Brody

The Massachusetts Wage Act, M.G. L. c. 149, § 148, imposes on employers treble damages and attorney's fees for the... Read More »

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MCAD Issues Guidance on the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act

02/12/2018   |   BY David I. Brody and Nancy S. Shilepsky

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act becomes effective on April 1, 2018 and will be enforced by the Massachusetts Commission Against... Read More »

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BEWARE: In Bankruptcy, “Equity Compensation” Treated As Equity, Not Compensation

02/12/2018   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough

In a January 25, 2018 decision, In re: Lehman Brothers, Inc., the Second Circuit of the United States Court of... Read More »