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Nancy S. Shilepsky named Chair of MBA Labor & Employment Section Council

09/10/2018   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Nancy S. Shilepsky has been named Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s (MBA) Labor & Employment Section Council for the 2018-19... Read More »

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Are Non-Competes Enforceable in Massachusetts? Finally, Some Answers

08/22/2018   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough and Nancy S. Shilepsky

For years, when asked by clients whether non-competition agreements are enforceable in Massachusetts, lawyers have had to say “it depends.” ... Read More »

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More on Sexual Harassment

08/22/2018   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough

As we have predicted, in the wake of revelations of unbridled, systemic abuse, sexual harassment cases are going to be... Read More »

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What’s Up with Sick Leave?

08/22/2018   |   BY David I. Brody

There is a lot up with sick leave.  First, for anyone who is on intermittent leave under the Family and... Read More »

Top Five to Ten

Our “Top Five to Ten” List of Important Recent Decisions

08/22/2018   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

In an effort to keep our newsletter readers abreast of recent developments and legal trends, we are beginning a new... Read More »

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Sherin and Lodgen Successfully Defends Dental Practice in Employment and Restrictive Covenant Dispute

07/19/2018   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Sherin and Lodgen successfully defended its client, a dental practice, its owner, and two employees, against a motion for preliminary... Read More »

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Sherin and Lodgen’s Employment Law Department Recognized by Chambers USA

05/09/2018   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

Sherin and Lodgen LLP announces that it was ranked for Labor & Employment: Mainly Plaintiffs Representation in the 2018 edition... Read More »

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LEGAL ALERT: Updated Equal Pay Act, Effective July 1, 2018

04/30/2018   |   BY Nancy S. Shilepsky

On July 1, 2018, the new Massachusetts Equal Pay Act takes effect.  The Office of the Attorney General has published... Read More »

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#MeToo and the New Tax Law: Beware Of The Unintended Consequences

04/27/2018   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough and David I. Brody

As the dust settles from the recent legislative collision between the #MeToo movement and tax reform, it is the proponents... Read More »

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There is No Such Thing as “Boilerplate”: Protecting Equity and Deferred Compensation

04/20/2018   |   BY Brian J. MacDonough and Nancy S. Shilepsky

Typically, an executive separating from employment is asked to sign a severance agreement in exchange for severance.  Severance agreements may... Read More »

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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 »