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Posted on May 3, 2024 on Discrimination and Harassment, Employment by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) guidance on harassment and discrimination was updated this week. It marks the first time in 30 years that these standards have been modified and is intended to bring EEOC …
Posted on Apr 25, 2024 on Covid-19, Employment by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
A growing concern for employers in a post-COVID, work-from-home world is the fact that some remote workers are less productive. Studies have found that instead of diligently tackling work-related assignments, many are surfing the internet …
Posted on Apr 24, 2024 on Employment, NLRB, Wage and Hour by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
The salary threshold required to exempt a salaried executive, administrative, or professional employee from federal overtime was increased from $35,568 to $43,888 effective July 1, 2024. The salary threshold will further increase to $58,656 on …
Posted on Apr 9, 2024 on Employment, Labor Management Issues, Workplace Safety by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
A new type of work cubicle could be in your future. Some companies have already installed small, isolation cubicles designed for employees who need to take a break from loud, open-floor offices. These “pods” have …
Posted on Mar 25, 2024 on Employment, Legal Updates, Legislative Updates by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
In our prior article, the details of the new test for determining who is an employee and who is an independent contractor was laid out click here. As of last week, that rule is effective. …
Posted on Mar 22, 2024 on Covid-19, Legislative Updates by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
Attention all Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan borrowers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is combing through PPP loan records to identify borrowers who committed fraud related to the program, and they are not alone. The …
Posted on Mar 12, 2024 on Union Issues by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
Published in CT LAW TRIBUNE By Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia Last month, the Boston Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) ruled that members of the Dartmouth men’s basketball …
Posted on Jan 25, 2024 on Age, Employment by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
In a recent study conducted by The Washington Post (“The Post”), it was revealed that during the first nine months of 2023, over three-quarters of all child labor violations in the United States occurred in …
Posted on Jan 25, 2024 on Employment by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
Massachusetts legislators are currently considering a bill aimed at promoting four-day work weeks within the state. This innovative initiative, known as the Massachusetts Smart Week pilot program, intends to incentivize employers through tax credits for …
Posted on Jan 4, 2024 on Employment, Legal Updates, Wage and Hour by Brody and Associates, Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
While the federal minimum wage has been $7.25 since 2009, the reality for most Americans is the minimum wage in their state (30 to be exact) far exceeds that. In fact, as of January 1st, …