Monthly Archives: August 2010

SJC reins in the MCAD

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Royal LLP

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination cannot, through its interpretive guidelines, expand employers’ obligations under the Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act (MMLA). Sandy Stephens was a housekeeper for Global NAPs, Inc. (Global). Stephens became … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Personnel Records Statute Amended: Affirmative Duty on Employers to Notify Employees When Placing Negative Information Affecting Employment into Personnel File

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Royal LLP

Buried within the text of an economic development bill Governor Patrick signed into law on August 5 was a provision that amended the Massachusetts Personnel Records Statute, Mass. Gen. L. c. 149, sec. 52C. The legislation, entitled An Act Relative … Continue reading →

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The Impact of CORI Reform on Massachusetts Employers

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Royal LLP

On August 6, 2010, Governor Patrick signed into law legislation that significantly overhauled the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) law. Several sections of the new CORI law impact the ways in which employers can use criminal history information during the … Continue reading →

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OFCCP Seeks Public Comments on Strengthening its Affirmative Action Regulations Relative to Individuals with Disabilities

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Royal LLP

In a press release issued on its website, the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has issued a notice requesting the public’s input on ways it can strengthen its regulations that require federal contractors to … Continue reading →

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