Resources - Pomeroy Law P.C.

November 6, 2020

Massachusetts’ Governor Baker Orders Further Restrictions on Gatherings

In order to reduce the potential exposures to COVID-19, Governor Baker has ordered additional limits on the size of gatherings at private residences and other limits on business activities effective Friday November 6

August 3, 2020

Employee Vacations During COVID-19

Employers are facing challenges dealing with employee vacations this summer, especially when they travel to hotspots. My July newsletter has some tips about the legal issues in dealing with employee travel.

July 16, 2020

Just How Bad Must a Supervisor Be for an Employee to Claim Constructive Discharge?

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled that an employee’s case against the employer did not rise to the level of a constructive discharge.

May 18, 2020

Massachusetts Starts “RE-OPENING”

Governor Baker announced on May 18, 2020, that the Commonwealth will begin the process of reopening various business, industries and recreational locations over the next several weeks.

April 29, 2020

EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic and Employer’s Responsibilities Under ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and Other EEOC Laws

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued guidance to employers on how to deal with certain employee-related issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 3, 2020

COVID-19 Resources for Your Business

For small businesses, there are multiple resources available to you during this time. Here is a list of some of those resources and I will be updating as I obtain more.

March 30, 2020

President Signs Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)

On Friday, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to provide certain economic relief to individuals in the form of additional unemployment benefits, and for businesses (including self-employed) through certain loans and other programs.

March 27, 2020

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Workplace Notice and Guidance

The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) requires all employers to post a notice in a workplace with regard to emergency paid sick leave and the expansion on FMLA for coronavirus related reasons.

March 25, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor Issues Further Clarification in Q&A Format Regarding Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor issued further clarification about the recently enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act that will expand application of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

March 24, 2020

Massachusetts Non Essential Services to Close for Two Weeks Today (Reopen April 7th Under Current Order)

Governor Charles Baker ordered businesses and organizations that do not provide “essential services” to close their workplaces to workers and the public from at noon on March 24, 2020 until noon on Tuesday April 7, 2020

March 19, 2020

Coronavirus and Employer Leave Obligations

We wanted to provide our clients and colleagues some information regarding certain law change coming into effect on April 1, 2020 (**Updated Sick Leave Section and Added Non-Essential Closures Section -3/24/20)

December 10, 2019

Common Document and Reporting Issues for Non-profits Organization Involving Governance and Policy Documentation

Non-profits must maintain documents and adhere to certain reporting requirements to state and federal agencies. This is a brief overview of some of the reporting requirements that sometimes get overlooked.