RIW employment attorney Dave Robinson quoted in Boston Herald article regarding Recreational Marijuana Legal Ramifications. Full article.
RIW Employment Attorney Dave Robinson Quoted in Boston Herald Article Regarding Recreational Marijuana Legal Ramifications
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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave – Next Steps for Employers
Recently, Massachusetts passed as part of the “grand bargain,” a law creating paid family and medical leave for all eligible employees in the state. Following New York and California’s lead, the paid family and medical leave law in Massachusetts will be available for employees in 2021. The new law provides for the following types of…
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RIW Employment Attorney David Robinson Moderated a Panel About Recent “Grand Bargain”
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner Employment attorney David Robinson moderated a panel about the recent “Grand Bargain” signed by Charlie Baker, for the Reading Chamber on September 26, 2018 at the Meadowbrook Golf Club located at 292 Grove Street, Reading, MA. The new legislation includes a jump in minimum wage as well as a new employer…
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Massachusetts Equal Pay Act Goes Into Effect – What Employers Need to Know…
On July 1, 2018 the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (“MEPA”) went into effect, which combats gender-based pay disparities within Massachusetts. The goal of MEPA is to ensure fairness and equity in the workplace while clarifying what constitutes unlawful wage discrimination. With its more liberal application and multiple damages, employers must become aware of the implications…
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RIW Employment Attorney Dave Robinson Quoted in Boston Globe Article on Massachusetts’ New Pay Equity Law
RIW employment attorney Dave Robinson quoted in Boston Globe article on Massachusetts’ new pay equity law: Full article.
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Client Alert: Governor Baker’s “Grand Bargain”
On June 28, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill into law (H 4640) that will alter workplace pay and benefits for employers and employees across the state. Below is a synopsis of the bill: Hourly Minimum Wage Increases. Hourly wages will increase progressively from $11 to $15 per hour by 2023. It is estimated…
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Employment Alert: New Assessments from Department of Unemployment Assistance
If your company has more than five employees with health insurance from Masshealth or Connect Care, you should be aware of new assessments levied by the state. Last week, many employers received a new bill from the Department of Unemployment Assistance (“DUA”), which implemented the first assessments under the supplemental employer medical assistance contribution program (“EMAC”)….
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“Best Management Practices for Hotel Operators” A Hotel & Lodging Industry Breakfast and Panel Discussion Featuring Industry Operators and Legal Advisors
Massachusetts Lodging Association and Ruberto, Israel & Weiner Present: “Best Management Practices for Hotel Operators” – A Hotel & Lodging Industry Breakfast and Panel Discussion Featuring Industry Operators and Legal Advisors. The event will be taking place on December 7th at the Omni Parker House Hotel. RIW Commercial Real Estate & Hospitality Licensing attorney Adam Barnosky…
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RIW Attorney Dave Robinson to Speak at NRTA National Conference
RIW attorney Dave Robinson will speak at the 2017 National Retail Tenants Association National Conference starting on Sunday, September 24th at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, LA. More information.
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Massachusetts High Court Reverses Dismissal of Disability Discrimination Suit Involving Medical Marijuana
In a landmark decision published on Monday, July 17, 2017, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that medical marijuana use may constitute a reasonable accommodation, overturning an employer’s termination of an employee for failing a drug test due to her use of medicinal marijuana. This is the first state court to require employers to…
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