Regulations Governing Paid Family and Medical Leave (0:20:52)

2019 Employment Law Seminar (1:31:32)
Presented By Lawrence J. Casey, Emily P. Crowley, Robert M. Kaitz, Tamsin R. Kaplan and David M. Rogers
Larry Casey, Emily Crowley, Robert Kaitz, Tamsin Kaplan, and Dave Rogers discuss some of the hot topics surrounding employment laws, including the Massachusetts Non-Competition Agreement Act, HIRD forms, paid family and medical leave, minimum wage and overtime requirements, the Massachusetts Wage Act, employee disabilities, the new EEO-1 form, the BRAVE Act, and news from the Massachusetts State House.

Non-Compete Agreements under the MA Non-Competition Agreement Act (0:17:21)
Presented By Lawrence J. Casey
Larry Casey provides an overview of the Massachusetts Non-Competition Agreement Act, which took effect on October 1, 2018. Larry explains the definition of a non-competition agreement under the Act, as well as minimum requirements for enforceability.

Employer Responsibility Regarding the HIRD Form (0:01:49)
Presented By Lawrence J. Casey
Larry Casey explains the implications of the Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) form, its purpose, and where to find it.

Updates to the DOL's Proposed Regulations Regarding Overtime and Minimum Wage Increase (0:07:44)
Presented By Robert M. Kaitz
Robert Kaitz examines the federal and state laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, requiring employers to pay employees minimum wage and overtime, and the proposed updates to the Act by the Department of Labor.

Recognizing and Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Massachusetts Wage Act (0:13:33)
Presented By Robert M. Kaitz
Robert Kaitz provides employers with tips for avoiding Wage Act complaints, such as promulgating and enforcing written workplace policies, training managers on the Wage Act, and including a waiver of all claims conspicuously in severance agreements.

Navigating the Treacherous Waters of Employee Disabilities (0:17:55)
Presented By Tamsin R. Kaplan
Tamsin Kaplan addresses questions surrounding employees with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation requirements, disability leave, and benefits during leave. Tamsin urges employers to be flexible and creative in creating accommodations for disabled employees.

Employer Requirements Regarding Recent Changes to the EEO-1 Form (0:03:26)
Presented By Tamsin R. Kaplan
Tamsin Kaplan explains the new EEO-1 form, annual filing requirements, and deadlines to comply.

Time Off For Veterans Under the BRAVE Act (0:01:14)
Presented By Tamsin R. Kaplan
Tamsin Kaplan outlines the new BRAVE Act, in effect as of November 7, 2018. Under the new law, employers must grant leave to veterans on Veterans Day, regardless of whether they are participating in a commemorative event.

News from the Massachusetts State House (0:06:05)
Presented By David M. Rogers
Dave Rogers discusses some of the bills pending on Beacon Hill, including an Act relative to the defense against abusive waivers, an anti-harassment and anti-bullying bill, a fair work week bill, and an Act relative to employment discrimination protections for legal cannabis.