New Law, New Poster: PUMP Act MARCH 27, 2023 BY FOLEYFOLEYPC Effective April 28, 2023, an employer that violates the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act may be required to provide relief in the form of employment, reinstatement, promotion, payment of lost wages and liquidated damages. The PUMP Act was enacted the end of December, 2022, and most […]
Tis the Season…Office Party Edition foleyfoleypc Alycia Torres Nov 29, 2022 Bring on the holiday cheer and the holiday parties! While you’re making your list, check it twice – for any potential liabilities. A few simple steps can help minimize potential risks and keep your celebration on track. Liability can arise through a variety of issues, […]
I Am the Walrus: Not in Your Workplace Foley & Foley, PC August 31, 2022 We all love our pets. And for some people, pets could include alligators, snakes, ducks–you name it. Some people need their pets or animals for emotional support. Others need a service animal, not a pet, to help perform their job. Do […]
CDC Loosens Up foleyfoleypc Aug 12 Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control eased its guidelines for COVID precautions, which is good news for workplaces. The CDC is shifting the onus of quarantine and vaccination status to individuals. Noting that COVID is here to stay, the agency is meeting the virus where it is now. The divide between […]
ADA Reminder: Summer Help Count July 6, 2022 | foleyfoleypc Can you believe it is July already? We are in the height of summer and what better time to review requests for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act? As every HR person knows, the federal government (and many states) take a broad view of the […]
foleyfoleypc May 31 In case you missed it, May was Mental Health Awareness month. With respect to the organizers of the spotlight on mental health, every day is mental health day for so many. The mental health struggle is real, widespread, and doesn’t stop at the workplace door. People are hurting and many of them […]
The One Word Best Advice for Employers foleyfoleypc Apr 28, 2022 It is not always easy. It requires slowing down and taking time: LISTEN. Most of us have read or heard about the man awarded $450,000 for an unwanted surprise birthday party. Sure it makes good copy (old school for clickbait) but the takeaway was lost in […]
Something Free and Helpful from the CDC; a Quarantine and Isolation Calculator
Something Free and Helpful from the CDC by foleyfoleypc Remember all those quarantine rules? I before E except after C–oh sorry. The nuns went hard on that one. The CDC has a Quarantine and Isolation Calculator that could prove useful. Please note: it is not for people who are ill (breathing/other symptoms) and immunocompromised. It is for […]
Recent MA COVID 19 Guidance, Simplified by foleyfoleypc With no end to this pandemic in sight, navigating the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace can be difficult. Understanding which compliance obstacles remain in Massachusetts can be a headache. We have broken down the recent guidance offered by the Attorney General. Here are the provisions that […]
New CDC Guidance: Auld Lang Syne to Current Isolation and Quarantine Rules
New CDC Guidance: Auld Lang Syne to Current Isolation and Quarantine Rules by foleyfoleypc The CDC amended its guidance concerning those who test positive for COVID-19 and for those who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, in a press release yesterday. Just like the New Year, it is out with […]