2024 in Review: Massachusetts Labor and Employment Law Highlights

As we close out 2024 and prepare for the upcoming year, join Constangy attorneys Sasha Thaler and Monica Towle for an in-depth look at labor and employment developments in Massachusetts over the last year. This webinar will provide insights into the latest legal precedent, legislative changes, and regulatory guidance, empowering employers with essential knowledge for managing their workforce in the new year. This program is pending SHRM and HRCI credits.

This webinar will discuss:

• Landmark 2024 court opinions addressing:
  • Wages under the Massachusetts Wage Act;
  • Benefits during PFMLA leave;
  • Classification of franchisees;
  • Forfeiture of restrictive covenants;
  • Enjoining enforcement of noncompete agreements;
  • Vicarious liability; and
  • Enforceability of arbitration agreements.

• New guidelines, including MCAD guidelines on harassment and guidelines on the use of generative artificial intelligence.
• Ballot measures from the 2024 elections.
• Legal requirements for pay transparency, pay data reporting, expanded sick leave, and more!