Congratulations to RIW’s Michelle De Oliveira on her appointment to the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE): Employment Law Curriculum Advisory Committee! CAC members are selected from practitioners who have achieved recognized distinction in their area of practice. Michelle’s appointment reflects the depth of knowledge and unwavering commitment to the profession, which she has consistently demonstrated…
POSTED IN: Employment Law, News
We are thrilled to announce that Adam Gutbezahl has been elevated to Shareholder! Adam has been a member of the firm’s Litigation Department for five years, practicing in our Commercial Real Estate, Construction, and Employment Law Groups. “Adam consistently delivers exceptionally high-quality legal work, a tireless work ethic, a commitment to clients and positive outcomes,…
POSTED IN: Employment Law, Litigation, Zoning & Land Use
As we head into 2026, one thing is clear: AI is no longer a future-of-work issue, it’s a present-day one. In the latest edition of ChatAdamG, Adam Gutbezahl looks at how quickly AI is reshaping the workforce, and the legal questions following close behind. From new data showing how frequently teenagers are already using AI…
POSTED IN: Artificial Intelligence, Employment Law, News
Michelle recently joined the firm as a shareholder in the Employment Law Group, bringing extensive experience advising employers on a wide range of workplace matters. Her practice includes wage and hour compliance, hiring practices, employee discipline and terminations, leaves of absence, discrimination and harassment allegations, reasonable accommodation requests, and other complex personnel-related issues. Why did…
POSTED IN: Employment Law, News
Hot off the press! In December’s issue of the ChatAdamG newsletter, Adam Gutbezahl highlights the latest employment-related AI news, including: The growing legal battles around AI copyright and federal vs. state regulation What employers should be thinking about as AI-powered glasses hit the market A fascinating new study on whether chatbots tell you what’s true,…
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November’s ChatAdamG newsletter is here! In this issue, Adam Gutbezahl highlights some of the latest headlines where employment law meets AI, including: AI at work: 97% of U.S. workers seek workplace advice from AI instead of their boss, with 72% believing ChatGPT gives better guidance. AI and law enforcement: OpenAI now may report ChatGPT conversations…
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The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act’s pay range disclosure requirements for employers with 25 or more employees are now in effect. Businesses should ensure that they understand their obligations and comply with the new requirements. Key Takeaways Effective Date: Pay range disclosure requirements took effect on October 29, 2025. Covered Employers: Pay range disclosure requirements apply…
POSTED IN: Employment Law
October’s ChatAdamG newsletter is here! In this issue, Adam Gutbezahl highlights some of the latest headlines where employment law meets AI, including: A new white paper on ChatGPT’s use across the workforce, and how employees are using it The rise of “Shadow AI” in the workplace Litigation tied to mental health and teens’ use of…
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In September’s issue of the ChatAdamG newsletter, Adam Gutbezahl highlights the latest employment-related AI news, including: Nearly 2 in 5 people would prefer an AI manager over a human, according to CalypsoAI. A discrimination lawsuit against SiriusXM for using AI to screen job applicants. A new partnership between the U.S. General Services Administration and OpenAI…
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Encountering reasonable accommodation requests and employee disability disclosures appears inevitable; and employers of all sizes are destined to encounter these at one point or another. For this reason, having the preliminary roadmap below with important employer considerations is a sound business practice given the legal exposure that may result from inadvertent missteps along the way.[1]…
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