BELLO / WELSH LLP: WORK LAW BLOG

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OFCCP Issues Final Rule to Protect LGBT Workers in the Federal Contracting Workforce

On July 21, 2014, President Obama issued Executive Order 13672, amending Executive Order 11246, applicable to federal contractors and subcontractors, to add gender identity and sexual orientation to the categories protected by E.O. 11246.  On August 19, 2014, the Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, issued a Directive to “clarify that OFCCP […]

Mandatory Paid Sick Time- Massachusetts Voters Say “Yes”

By Jennifer Belli On election day, Massachusetts voters approved a ballot initiative requiring employers to provide sick time to their employees.  Absent legislative repeal, the mandatory sick time law will become effective on July 1, 2015.  Organizations with eleven or more employees will be required to provide paid sick time, while organizations with fewer than […]

Workshop: Employment Law Basics for Start-Ups and Small Businesses

On October 29, 2014, Bello Welsh will present a session on HR and Employment Law Issues for Start Ups and Small Businesses at the Cambridge Innovation Center, 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA. Start-up companies focus on developing their idea and bringing their product or service to market.  Small existing businesses work to implement their core business […]

New Federal Contractor Reporting Requirements

The Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) recently issued its final rule implementing new reporting requirements under the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA).  Check out this article, penned by our affiliate, FordHarrison.

OSHA announces new requirements for reporting severe injuries

By Steven D. Weatherhead Commencing on January 1, 2015, employers must report the following to the nearest OSHA-area office:  Within 8 hours, a death in the workplace (regardless of reason or cause)  Within 24 hours, and as a result of a workplace incident, the (1) hospital admission of one or more workers; (2) an amputation; […]

Domestic Violence under Massachusetts Law: Massachusetts Establishes New Category of Job Protected Leave

By Leigh C. Tinmouth On August 8, 2014, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill relating to domestic violence that, among other things, establishes a new category of job-protected leave for employees (the “Law”).  Effective immediately, Massachusetts employers with fifty (50) or more employees must permit employees to take up to fifteen (15) days […]