Employment Blog

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But I Don’t Want to Go Back to the Office – Your Right to Work from Home

03/21/2022   |   BY David I. Brody

With the COVID Omicron-surge in the rear-view mirror, employers across Massachusetts are calling the workforce back into the office. This... Read More »

New Federal Law Bans Enforcement of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases

03/18/2022   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough

In order to avoid public scrutiny, many employers require employees and prospective employees to agree to resolve employment disputes in... Read More »

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Recent Developments and Legal Trends in Employment Law

03/18/2022   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

In an effort to keep our readers abreast of recent developments and legal trends, we summarize below what is new... Read More »

Protecting Health Care Whistleblowers under Massachusetts Law

03/18/2022   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough

Massachusetts is known globally for its outstanding health care.  The health care industry is one of the largest sectors of... Read More »

David I. Brody selected to serve on the Advisory Committee for the BBA’s Employment Law Conference

10/21/2021   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Sherin and Lodgen is pleased to announce that the Boston Bar Association (BBA) selected attorney David I. Brody to serve... Read More »

Nancy S. Shilepsky named to Benchmark Litigation’s inaugural national list of “Top 20 Labor & Employment Litigators”

10/18/2021   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Nancy S. Shilepsky, partner in the firm’s Employment Department, was recognized by Benchmark Litigation as one of the Top 20... Read More »

Sherin and Lodgen listed as top tier firm in Massachusetts for Labor and Employment Practice by 2022 Benchmark Litigation

10/18/2021   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Sherin and Lodgen’s Employment Department was one of only five firms in Massachusetts listed in the 2022 edition of Benchmark... Read More »

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Brian J. MacDonough one of 10 attorneys included for Executive & Professional Practice in the 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers Guide

09/29/2021   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

We are proud to announce that esteemed legal publication Lawdragon selected Brian J. MacDonough, chair of the firm’s Employment Department, as one of just... Read More »

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Nancy S. Shilepsky appointed to MBA’s Labor & Employment Section Council

09/16/2021   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Nancy S. Shilepsky, partner in the firm’s Employment Department, has been appointed to the Massachusetts Bar Association’s (MBA) Labor & Employment... Read More »

David I. Brody elected co-chair of BBA’s Labor and Employment Section Steering Committee

09/07/2021   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

David I. Brody has been elected to serve as co-chair of the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) Labor and Employment Section Steering... Read More »

Updated Bulletin Regarding COBRA Premium Assistance Under ARPA

07/20/2021   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

The IRS recently issued a detailed notice (Notice 2021-31) providing much-needed guidance on the application of the temporary premium assistance... Read More »

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Not So Fast: A Cautionary Tale Regarding “Mistakes” In Employment Agreements

07/20/2021   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough

Consider the following fact pattern: Employer makes the decision to terminate a senior-level Executive. This is a without cause termination... Read More »