Rhode Island’s New Pay Equity Law: What Employers Need To Know
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
Employers’ use of artificial intelligence in assessing job applicants and employees has increased rapidly throughout the last decade. These tools… Read More
“Grave Danger”: Federal Vaccination Mandate Down But Not Out
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.
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
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?
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?
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.
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
Governor Gina Raimondo issued an Executive Order which takes effect Saturday, April 18, 2020, requiring that all customer/client-facing businesses and… Read More
DOT and DOL Provide Preliminary Guidance About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”). The Act will take… Read More
