Over the years, the number of claims against which Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) protects has risen along with unemployment rates. Yes, unemployment rates are currently low, but by obtaining […]
EPLI: An Underutilized Tool To Manage Employment Risk Read More »
On July 15, 2019, Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law the Rhode Island Non-Competition Agreement Act. With the stroke of a pen, Rhode Island joined the growing list of states
Non-Compete Reform Comes to Rhode Island Read More »
By Gregory Tumolo | Following years of protracted litigation, the EEOC recently announced that employers must submit new employee payroll data for 2017 and 2018 payrolls by September 30, 2019.
Heads Up: EEOC Pay Data Due September 30th Read More »
by Stacey Nakasian | I was recently part of an exciting day and panel for Rhode Island Professional Day which focused on Partnering with a Corporate Fiduciary. We had a
Top Take-Aways on Partnering with a Corporate Fiduciary Read More »
By Patrick Guida | The anticipated changes to LIBOR will certainly impact how interest rate provisions are documented for borrowers and lenders. The London interbank offered rate, commonly referred to
Banks, Borrowers and Securities Issuers Beware: LIBOR on the Decline Read More »
By Michael Sweeney | As we turn the corner toward the end of 2018, business owners and the professionals who advise them are wondering: Will the “window” finally close on the
Is The Window Closing on the Decade-Long Sellers Market? Read More »
Massachusetts has a new law regarding the enforcement of non-competition agreements that will go into effect as of October 1, 2018, including requirements for “garden leave.” As a result of
Non-Competes in Massachusetts … If You Need Me, I’ll Be In The Garden Read More »
by Michael Sweeney & Samuel Eckel | For business owners looking to make an exit from their companies, 2018 has more than a bright outlook; in fact, trend analysts theorize
Business Owners with Exit Dreams May Leverage Middle-Market Momentum Read More »
by Roger Hood | The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act becomes effective on April 1st. The Act requires employers with six or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant
April 1st Heralds Employer-Mandated Accommodations for Pregnant Workers in MA Read More »
You probably wouldn’t ask someone that question — are you pregnant? — during a job interview or on an employment application, right? (Anyone who said “yes” should contact me immediately.)
Are You Pregnant? And Other Off-Limits Interview Questions Read More »
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