By Kathleen R. O’Toole
Category: Massachusetts Employment BizLit
COVID-19 Legal Update, March 26, 2020
By Kathleen R. O’Toole
Gov. Baker Issues Stay-At-Home Advisory, Non-Essential Businesses Ordered to Close
By Thomas J. Gallitano
Key Takeaways For Employers From the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
By Kathleen R. O’Toole
Reliable Resources for Employers Managing the Impact of COVID-19
By Kathleen R. O’Toole and Thomas J. Gallitano
Beware of the Wage Act – Review Pay Plans for Commission Based Inside Salespersons and Stay Alert for Future Claims
By Alexis P. Theriault and Julie Martin
DOL Final Rule Raises Minimum Salary Threshold for Employees Exempt from Overtime Pay Under the FLSA
On September 24, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a final rule that, when implemented, will raise the minimum salary threshold that white-collar employees must be paid to qualify as employees exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
UPDATE: Paid Family and Medical Leave in Massachusetts – Contributions Delayed; Rate Increased; Amendments Adopted; Final Regulations Issued
Employers will now have extra time to comply with the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, G. L. c. 175M (“Act”), and more clarity on how to do so, thanks to delays implemented by state leaders and regulations issued by the Department of Family and Medical Leave (“Department”).
Massachusetts Delays Start for Contributions to Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
On June 11, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, along with state house and senate leaders, agreed to a three-month extension for employers to begin collecting contributions under the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, G. L. c. 175M (“Act”), from July 1 to October 1.
Groups Request Extension of Deadline to Begin Collecting Paid Family and Medical Leave Contributions and Propose Amendments to Law
On May 20, nine advocacy groups submitted a letter to state leaders requesting a three-month extension of the July 1 deadline to begin collecting contributions under the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, G. L. c. 175M (“Act”), to October 1, and proposing several amendments to the Act.