The End Of An Era, Separation Agreements In The Wake Of Mclaren Macomb: What Employers Need To Know

By Christopher J. Yagoobian on March 29, 2023

The National Labor Relations Board’s (the “Board”) decision in McLaren Macomb, significantly changes what employers are allowed to include in… Read More

Rhode Island’s New Pay Equity Law: What Employers Need To Know

By Robert P. Brooks on September 26, 2022

A big change is coming for employers in the Ocean State. On January 1, 2023, Rhode Island’s new pay equity… Read More

It May be Time to Review Employment Policies: Regulations on the Horizon for Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools

By Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on June 9, 2022

Employers’ use of artificial intelligence in assessing job applicants and employees has increased rapidly throughout the last decade. These tools… Read More

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“Grave Danger”: Federal Vaccination Mandate Down But Not Out

By Brendan F. Ryan on November 23, 2021

The White House’s plan to vaccinate American workers against COVID-19 is in trouble. In September, President Joe Biden announced that… Read More

Workers’ Compensation Act and Contractual Indemnification – A Conflict Between Employer Rights and Responsibilities? Not in Massachusetts.

By Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on July 27, 2021

Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Act, G.L. 152 §§ 1-86 offers employers certain protections from qualified employee-prosecuted work-related negligence actions at common… Read More

As More Companies Offer Paid Parental Leave, They Should Take Care to Avoid One Potential Pitfall

By Stephen D. Nelson on March 22, 2021

The recently enacted America Rescue Plan made several changes to federal policies affecting parents. A number of lawmakers, moreover, have… Read More

Can Employers Legally Require Employees to Obtain a COVID-19 Vaccination as a Condition of Employment?

By Stephen D. Lapatin on November 17, 2020

Several major pharmaceutical firms have been racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine since the pandemic began. On November 9, 2020,… Read More

Will Remote Work Trap Employers in Remote Jurisdictions?

By Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on October 26, 2020

AP&S recently defended a Rhode Island federal lawsuit brought by an employee against his employer. The employee accused the employer… Read More

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues Additional Guidance Regarding COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

By Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. on April 17, 2020

On April 9, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) provided updated Technical Assistance Questions and Answers regarding COVID-19 and… Read More

Governor Raimondo Issues Executive Order Requiring Cloth Face Coverings For Rhode Island Employees

By Robert P. Brooks on April 14, 2020

Governor Gina Raimondo issued an Executive Order which takes effect Saturday, April 18, 2020, requiring that all customer/client-facing businesses and… Read More

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