Attorneys in the News Archive
News articles by and about Skoler Abbott Attorneys.
Articles with the HR logo are reprinted from HR Hero’s Massachusetts Employment Law Letter.
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Attorney Erica Flores Discusses How Food Bank of Western Mass Stepped Up in 2020
Attorney Erica Flores Discusses How Food Bank of Western Mass Stepped Up in 2020
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Skoler Abbott Welcomes New Attorney, Two Paralegals
Skoler Abbott Welcomes New Attorney, Two Paralegals
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Should Employers Require Employees Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?
Should Employers Require Employees Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?
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Can decisions you made over the holidays cause you to get fired?
Can decisions you made over the holidays cause you to get fired?
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How Does the Department of Labor Affect Small Business?
How Does the Department of Labor Affect Small Business?
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Legal considerations when hiring an in-home tutor or childcare provider
Back to School Week: Legal considerations when hiring an in-home tutor or childcare provider
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Attorney Timothy Murphy was listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
Timothy Murphy From Skoler, Abbott & Presser Honored By Best Lawyers®
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Working Parents Suffering Pandemic Stress, But Employers Can Help
Working Parents Suffering Pandemic Stress, But Employers Can Help
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act
How The Families First Coronavirus Response Act May Affect Your Business
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2019 Employment Law Year in Review
From Paid Family Leave To Non-Competes, It Was A Time Of Real Change
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On-Call Nurses validate sick calls
Chipotle Has Nurses Check That Employees Who Call in Sick Really Are
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SAP Women Recognized
Three female attorneys at Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. receive state recognition
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Skoler Abbott Hosts Annual Employment Law Conference
Law firm hosts conference on new employment laws in Massachusetts
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How Will Marijuana Affect the Workplace In Massachusetts
Workshop on Marijuana and the Workplace Slated for May 14
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Just like with alcohol, it’s not okay to be intoxicated where you’re working
Marijuana is legal in Massachusetts, but your boss doesn’t have to allow it -- yet
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HR Dive mentions Skoler Abbott's H-1B Regs blog
Proposed H-1B regs would require employers to pre-register
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Skoler Abbott attorneys listed in Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Attorneys selected to 2018 'Super Lawyers' and 'Rising Stars' lists
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John Gannon and Amelia Holstrom comment on The #MeToo Movement
The #MeToo Movement Is Generating Workplace Change
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Marylou Fabbo comments on drug testing in the workplace
Marijuana is legal -- but so is firing an employee who tests positive for using it
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NPR interviews Marylou Fabbo about recreational marijuana in the workplace
Pot's Legal In Mass., But Attorneys Say Bosses Can Still Fire You For Smoking It
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Marylou Fabbo comments on possible federal gender policy change
Defining Gender: Employers May See Fallout from Possible Federal Policy Change
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Skoler Abbott attorneys from Wilbraham listed in Super Lawyers
Attorneys selected to 2018 'Super Lawyers' list
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What Can Employers Learn From the #MeToo Movement?
Speaker Amelia J. Holstrom says laws unchanged since start of #MeToo movement
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How Will Availability Of Recreational Marijuana Affect The Workplace?
Talking Pot by Erica E. Flores
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Are You Ready For The New Paid Family And Medical Leave Law?
A Grand Bargain for Business? by John S. Gannon and Amelia J. Holstrom
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Springfield area law firm hosts seminar on Grand Bargain Bill
WWLP covers Grand Bargain Bill seminar hosted by Skoler Abbott
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Seen@ The 2018 BusinessWest 40 Under Forty gala at The Log Cabin
Erica Flores recognized as one of BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty for 2018
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"40 Under 40" honors young Pioneer Valley professionals
WWLP coverage of the BusinessWest 40 under Forty Class of 2018
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Salary vs. Hourly — Which is Right for Your Small Business
Marylou Fabbo talks to FitSmallBusiness about methods for paying exempt and non-exempt employees
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Accommodating Employee Use of Medical Marijuana
Erica Flores helps employers navigate the murky waters of Medical Marijuana in the workplace
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Software company faces hard problems over unpaid commissions
Susan Fentin highlights potential liability when considering a RIF
Employers facing litigation over wage and hour violations frequently must deal with claims besides those under the Massachusetts Wage Act or the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which are the state and federal statutes governing wage claims in the Commonwealth. Employees seeking unpaid wages sometimes add other claims to their lawsuits, hoping they may be successful under another theory if their statutory claims aren’t successful. Read on for a discussion of some of those potential causes of action and how to avoid them if you’re faced with a similar set of circumstances.">Employers facing litigation over wage and hour violations frequently must deal with claims besides those under the Massachusetts Wage Act or the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which are the state and federal statutes governing wage claims in the Commonwealth. Employees seeking unpaid wages sometimes add other claims to their lawsuits, hoping they may be successful under another theory if their statutory claims aren’t successful. Read on for a discussion of some of those potential causes of action and how to avoid them if you’re faced with a similar set of circumstances. -
Unacceptable Behavior Not Excused by Mental Illness
Kimberly Klimczuk recaps an important court ruling for the Americans with Disabilities Act
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CHD, EANE Offer Free Forum on Mental Health in the Workplace
John Gannon sits on a panel for an important discussion on employee mental health
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Equal Pay Ruling Supports Trend Against Asking Applicants for Salary History
Erica Flores discusses the risks of basing pay on salary history
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Sick-leave Law Continues to Present Challenges for Employers
Kimberly Klimczuk answers common questions on the Earned Sick Time Law
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The Benefits and Pitfalls of the Employee Handbook
John Gannon talks to BusinessWest about the ins and outs of Employee Handbooks
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Springfield Workplace Sexual Harassment Forum
Erica Flores presents the legal risks of sexual harassment in the workplace
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Sexual Harassment: Lessons for Employers Following Recent Decisions
John Gannon shares important takeaways from recent sexual harassment decisions
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With July 1 Just Around the Corner, Employers Must Be Ready
Skoler Abbott attorneys help employers prepare for new Pay Equity Law
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Thoughts on sexual harassment – a personal perspective
Susan Fentin shares her experience with sexual harassment to aid understanding
I do a lot of antiharassment training. In the past, much of my training has followed a relatively standard format explaining that Massachusetts employers can be liable for harassment by supervisors even if employees don’t complain and that supervisors can “aid and abet” a hostile work environment by turning a blind eye to problematic situations. I also point out that the fact that no one has protested a sexually charged atmosphere doesn’t mean it’s not a problem for the employer. But the recent flood of news about offensive sexual behavior has caused me to rethink my approach to training.">I do a lot of antiharassment training. In the past, much of my training has followed a relatively standard format explaining that Massachusetts employers can be liable for harassment by supervisors even if employees don’t complain and that supervisors can “aid and abet” a hostile work environment by turning a blind eye to problematic situations. I also point out that the fact that no one has protested a sexually charged atmosphere doesn’t mean it’s not a problem for the employer. But the recent flood of news about offensive sexual behavior has caused me to rethink my approach to training. -
Luncheon provides sexual harassment avoidance knowledge
Erica Flores discusses workplace sexual harrassment at Chamber event
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Accommodating Religions in the Workplace
Marylou Fabbo examines religious accommodations with BusinessWest
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Arbitration frustration: choking on SJC’s decision to uphold officer’s reinstatement
Timothy Murphy discusses a recent decision involving the downside of arbitration
One of the most common features of collective bargaining agreements is the right to have an independent arbitrator decide whether an employee was disciplined for “just cause.” That right is a “game changer” because giving a third-party arbitrator the last word on employee discipline is a considerable check on an employer’s authority to enforce its rules of conduct. In 2015, we reported on a trial court’s decision in a case involving arbitration (see “Standoff between city and cop shows downside of arbitration” on pg. 4 of our September 2015 issue). Now we have the benefit of a decision from Massachusetts’ highest court.">One of the most common features of collective bargaining agreements is the right to have an independent arbitrator decide whether an employee was disciplined for “just cause.” That right is a “game changer” because giving a third-party arbitrator the last word on employee discipline is a considerable check on an employer’s authority to enforce its rules of conduct. In 2015, we reported on a trial court’s decision in a case involving arbitration (see “Standoff between city and cop shows downside of arbitration” on pg. 4 of our September 2015 issue). Now we have the benefit of a decision from Massachusetts’ highest court. -
Sexual harassment in the workplace: What crosses the line?
John Gannon talks to WWLP about workplace sexual harassment scandals
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False assumptions, ill-advised questions just a few hiring hazards to avoid
Kimberly Klimczuk offers guidance on avoiding hiring pitfalls
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Girl Scouts Announce Winners of ToGetHerThere Awards
Timothy Murphy wins 'Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout' award
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Foreign Affairs – There’s No Better Time Than Now to Audit Your I-9s (07-30-17)
Marylou Fabbo discusses auditing I-9’s in Healthcare News
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1st Circuit: ADA leave requests must be reasonable on their face (08-23-17)
Erica Flores explores a court decision that could impact employee leave requests
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A Closer Look at Massachusetts’ Equal Pay Legislation (06-23-17)
Massachusetts Lawyers Journal features Kimberly Klimczuk’s look into pay equity
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Recent Decision Reinforces Personal Liability in Employment Law (06-13-17)
John Gannon provides insight on supervisor liability with BusinessWest
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‘Snowflake’ test: Legitimate hiring tactic or invitation for trouble? (05-31-17)
Susan Fentin shares her concern about “snowflake” testing job applicants
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Questions of Substance – How Can Employers Fight Addiction While Limiting Liability (04-20-17)
John Gannon answers burning questions on employee drug use for Healthcare News
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Lunch ‘n’ Learn Focuses on the ‘Trump Effect’ (04-20-17)
Join Skoler Abbott’s Amelia Holstrom for an in-depth look into the “Trump Effect”
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New Anti-retaliation Provisions Pose Challenges for Employers (04-05-17)
Marylou Fabbo analyzes OSHA’s new rules for BusinessWest
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Webinar on April 5 to Help Businesses Address Gender Pay-gap Issues (04-05-17)
Amelia Holstrom hosts enlightening webinar on the gender pay-gap