Monthly Archives: May 2010

Department of Labor Issues Final Rule for Federal Contractors on Employee Labor Law Rights

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Royal LLP

On May 20, 2010, the Department of Labor published final regulations relative to the labor law rights of employees who work for federal contractors. Entitled “Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws,” the new regulations require covered government contractors … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Senate passes bill requiring employers to give time off to victims of domestic violence

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Royal LLP

Last week the Massachusetts Senate approved a bill that would require employers of 50 or more employees to provide up to 15 days of leave in any 12-month period to an employee if the employee or family member of the … Continue reading →

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Worker Misclassification Legislation Looming in Both Houses of Congress

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Royal LLP

On April 22, both houses of Congress re-introduced legislation designed to crackdown on the misclassification of workers as independent contractors. Entitled The Employee Misclassification Prevention Act, the bill will have a significant impact on employers’ current practices. If enacted, employers … Continue reading →

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