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2021
January
The Royal Law Firm LLP Announces Strategic Association with Regional Boston-Area Law Firm Minasian Becker LLC
BusinessWest: BusinessTalk Podcast Series - George O’Brien talks with Amy Royal
2020
December
She's Back!
Ringing Out the Old by Implementing the Best Employment Practices in the New Year
Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Workplace Released by the EEOC
Link & Learn: Preparing to Thrive in Uncertainty
November
How Independent-contractor Law May Be Loosening Up
Is the Gig Up for Some Workers: How Independent Contractor Law May Be Loosening Up and Becoming More Business Friendly
Employee vs. Independent Contractor and the Possible Impact of California Prop 22
October
Arbitration in the Workplace
Risky Business: What Businesses Need to Know About the New Flurry of COVID-Related Lawsuits
Risky Business: What Businesses Need to Know About the New Flurry of COVID-Related Lawsuits
New Office Location in Connecticut!
August
The Royal Law Firm Newsletter
July
To Allow or Not Allow: How to Navigate Employee Leisure Travel with State Travel Bans Due to COVID-19
MCAD Dismissal Achieved by Royal Attorneys
Royal Sponsors Annual BusinessWest Difference Makers Event 2020
June
Royal Obtains MCAD Dismissal for Client
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
May
The Royal Law Firm has Moved!
Royal Attorneys Successful in Achieving MCAD Dismissal
Tackling the Legal Issues in Bringing Employees Back to the Brick and Mortar Workspace
The New “Normal” Workplace - What’s Even Normal Nowadays?
Trahan v. Wayfair: Employees’ Disabilities do not Prevent Termination
April
Reopening Guidance Released by the CDC Regarding Workplace Practices
The Department of Labor’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act Poster
Employment During COVID-19 Crisis (Zoom)
The Department of Labor Releases a Temporary Rule on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March
Employment During COVID-19 Crisis (Zoom Session)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Expansion of Paid Leave
Coronavirus FAQs and the Workplace
Workplace Preparedness and Operational Procedures
February
Massachusetts 2020 Minimum Wage, Sunday and Premium Pay
Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (CFMLA)
Time off for Voting in Massachusetts
MCAD Dismissal Achieved by Royal Attorneys
January
Royal Attorneys Obtain Lack of Probable Cause Finding from the MCAD
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Releases New I-9 Form
Policies and Procedures of Vaping within the Workplace
Understanding the Complexities of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its State Counterpart: A Road Map Toward Mastering ADA Compliance
Understanding the Americans with Disabilites Act
2019
December
An EEOC Audit May Be Coming Soon: Are You Prepared?
Marijuana Business Operations
Governor Baker Signs Legislation Requiring Hands-Free Use of Electronic Devices While Driving
Clear and Objective Employee Documentation
Royal gets MCAD Case Dismissed
November
Royal Obtains MCAD Dismissal for Client
Amy Royal, newly elected Chair of the CHD Board of Directors, joins fellow board colleagues to thank CHD donors at CHD’s annual Thanks for Giving event
Human Resource Law from A to Z
Human Resource Law from A to Z
Royal Successfully gets MCAD to Overturn a Probable Cause Finding
Human Resource Law from A to Z
October
Bipartisan Pair of Senators Propose New Federal Legislation to Limit the Use of Non-Compete Agreements
Social Media in the Workplace
Royal Achieves Lack of Probable Cause Dismissal at MCAD for Client
New Sexual Harassment Training Requirements in Connecticut
Amy Royal Selected as a 2019 Super Lawyer
September
Royal Attorneys Obtain Lack of Probable Cause Finding for Case at MCAD
Vaping and The Workplace
MA Paid Family and Medical Leave
The Impacts of Legalized Marijuana in the Workplace
Royal Attorneys Successfully Obtain Order Granting Motion for Summary Judgment
August
Final Paid Family Medical Leave Regulations Released
July
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Leaves a Legacy
Royal Attorneys Obtain Dismissal of Case from the MCAD
June
Royal, P.C. Newsletter!
MA Paid Family and Medical Leave
Governor Baker Extends PFML Notice Requirement for Employees
MA Paid Family Medical Leave Employee Contributions Delayed Three Months
MA Paid Family and Medical Leave Update
Administrative Prerequisites and Employment Suits
May
Royal Successfully Receives Dismissal of Case
When the Laws Aren't Clear
Understanding the Equality Act
2019 Annual HSF Membership Celebration and Awards Banquet
MA SJC Ruling on Overtime/Sunday Pay
Paid Family and Medical Leave Update
April
Understanding a “Reasonable Effort”
Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave: Thinking Ahead
Oversights in Equal Pay (Part Two)
Royal Achieves Dismissal for Case Against Client
Oversights in Equal Pay (Part One)
March
Royal, P.C. Sponsors BusinessWest Annual Difference Makers Event
Royal Sponsored 2019 BusinessWest Difference Makers Event
Royal Attorneys Obtain Lack of Probable Cause Dimissal
MCAD Agrees with Royal Attorneys, Dismisses Case
MCAD Dismisses Case Against Royal Client
Royal Attorneys Obtain Dismissal of Case for Client
New Dept. of Labor Rule: Overtime Exemptions
Off-Duty Conduct
February
Paid Family and Medical Leave Will Soon Be A Reality
Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave: Thinking Ahead
Royal, P.C. Obtains Lack of Probable Cause Dismissal
Collective Bargaining Agreements and the NBA: What Crosses the Line
Five Key Clauses in Business Contracts
January
Workplace Investigations
Procedure for Amending Regulations
Employee Handbooks
2018
December
2018: Year in Review
Royal P.C. Successfully Obtains Lack of Probable Cause Dismissal
Royal, P.C.'s Winter Newsletter
Flu Season for Employers
Royal, P.C. Marks a Decade of Guiding Area Employers
Employee Handbooks
November
Happy New Year! Changes Coming to MA Wage and Hour Law
When the Law is Unclear, What Employers Should do
Human Resource Law from Start to Finish
Update for Massachusetts Employers Regarding Leave for Veterans
Tuesday, November 6th is Election Day!
October
Social Media in the Workplace
EEOC: Sexual Harassment Trends
Effective Dates
Using Social Media in Background Checks
September
Royal Attends NAMWOLF Annual Meeting in Chicago!
The Purple Standard
Social Media in the Workplace
Employment Law 2018: A Comprehensive Guide
Fall Newsletter 2018
Royal Attorneys Successfully Obtain Dismissal of Case at the MCAD
Accurate Job Descriptions: More Important Than Ever!
August
Complying with the National Labor Relations Act
Governor Baker Signs Non-Compete Bill into Law
Language Course: Legislature Passes Bill Restricting Non-compete Agreements
Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Reinstated
Treading Lightly Within Employment Law
July
Ballot Measures
Preventing Bystander Effect in the Workplace
Royal Successfully Argues Motion for Summary Judgment
Preparing for I-9 Audits
The Machinations of the Grand Bargain
June
The Grand Bargain
Shades of Gray: Free Speech in the Workplace Can Be a Thorny Topic
The Art of “Rulemaking” in US Law
NLRB Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Handbook Policies
Workplace Investigations and Preventing Harassment
Ban the Box Amendments
Summer Newsletter 2018
Self-Audit Under the New Massachusetts Equal Pay Act
May
Heather Loges Recently Named COO
Supreme Court Decision on Employment Rights
RICHR Dismisses Case in Favor of Royal Client
Understanding What Language Policies Are and Are Not Legal In the Workplace
MA Court Clarifies Test To Determine Who Is An “Employee” For Purposes of Workers' Compensation Coverage
An Employment Lawyer Diversifies into Manufacturing
Equal Pay Act
Hot Water – Walking a Discrimination Tightrope at Starbucks
Massachusetts Governor Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bill into Law
April
Attorney-Client Privilege in the Context of an Organizational Client
Reminder to Review Handbooks as New Laws Become Effective
Notice of MA Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
March
Conducting Business on a Sunday
Royal Sponsors BusinessWest's Annual Difference Makers Event
The Benefits and Pitfalls of the Employee Handbook
2018 Difference Makers Sponsor Video
Royal, P.C. Obtains MCAD Dismissal
Equal Pay Act
Attorney General Issues Guidance on the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act
Spring Newsletter 2018
Royal Attends NAMWOLF Business Meeting
The #MeToo Movement
February
Employment Law 2018: A Comprehensive Guide
Non-Disclosure Agreements - the Good vs. the Bad
Royal Successfully Obtains Lack of Probable Cause Finding
Heather Loges Nominated for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Excellence in Paralegal Work Award
MA Supreme Judicial Court Says Sick Time is not Considered Wages Under the MA Wage Act
Sexual Harassment: The Watershed Moment
January
First Circuit Upholds Ruling Despite Video Evidence
Reminder! Employer Medical Assistance Contribution is Now Active
Royal, P.C. Obtains Dismissals in Two Related Cases
Breakdowns In Communication Can Bring Great Costs
Employers Beware! Lack of Action Leads to Liability
Nominee for Best Legal Blog 2017
Year in Review and the Year Ahead
2017
December
Chapter 11 Can't Protect Companies Who Break Covenant of Good Faith
Legitimate and Nondiscriminatory
Royal, P.C. Attorneys Obtain Lack of Probable Cause Finding in Discrimination Charge
November
DUA Proposes Employers Temporarily Contribute More to Health Insurance
Wage Act Lawsuit Against Corporation and Subsidiary Can Proceed
Royal is on Instagram
The Ever Expanding Risks of Office Romance
Employment Law Update
Autumn 2017 Newsletter
Law of the Land Can Live in Another State
Tanzania Cannon-Eckerle Wins Top Women of Law Award!
Intersection of FMLA/ADA/Workers' Compensation
Royal, P.C., Tables at Business and Innovation Expo of Western, MA
Human Resource Law from Start to Finish
October
Royal, P.C. Honored at Super 60 Award Luncheon
Employee Performance Reviews
Creating an Inclusive Work Environment
Resolution of Two Decade Old Case
Royal Successfully Obtains Lack of Probable Cause Finding
The Meat of the Problem
Royal, P.C. Sponsors 3rd Annual Meghan's Light 5k
Family and Medical Leave Act
Requirement or Suggestion? EEOC Rulings Suggest that Preferential Reassignment is a Requirement
September
Royal, P.C., Women in Labor Blog Nominated for Best Legal Blog
Massachusetts Movie Theater Employees Do Not Qualify For Sunday Premium Pay
Who Employs Who? Personal Care Attendants in Massachusetts
Royal, P.C. Attends The National Association of Minority and Woman Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting
Does Witnessing Sexual Advances Give Claim to a Sexually Hostile Work Environment?
Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act
August
Royal, P.C. Named a Super 60 Company
Ask the Expert!
First Amendment Protections: What Do They Cover?
Summer 2017 Newsletter
Amy B. Royal Received Recognition as a Finalist For Best Lawyer 2017
Royal, P.C. Attorneys Successfully Obtain LOPC Finding in Discrimination and Retalition Case
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Issues New I-9 Form
July
Governor Baker signs "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act"
Royal Successfully Obtains Lack of Probable Cause Finding
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules that Former Employee Can Proceed with Medicinal Marijuana Discrimination Lawsuit
Tanzania Cannon-Eckerle Receives Recognition as a Top Women of Law Honoree
Is Paid Family Medical Leave Coming to Massachusetts?
June
Royal Attorneys Obtain Lack of Probable Cause in Disability Case
Team USA Wins Gold in 14U Basketball Tournament in Spain
Gender-Exclusive Wonder Woman Screening Raises Gender-Exclusivity Questions
Royal, P.C. Ranked One of the Top Law Firms by BusinessWest
BusinessWest Interviews Daniel Carr on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Update: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
When is Gender Exclusivity Legal?
Hiring Techniques
May
Royal acquires MCAD case Dismissal for Lack of Probable Cause
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Spring 2017 Newsletter
Reminder to Employers Regarding Paid Leave for Veterans
Royal, P.C. Underwrites Human Service Forum Awards Banquet
Frederick D. Royal Receives Recognition from Martindale-Hubbell
What to Expect at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017
Royal Obtains Lack of Probable Cause Finding in Race Case
April
Landmark Decision Bans Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation
Hiring Techniques
Video Shoot at Royal, P.C.
A Transition in the Law: Transgender Discrimination
Massachusetts Employers Prepare for New Rules on Conducting Criminal History Checks
Understanding EPLI
Developing a Corporate Philosophy Toward Employment Practices Liability
MA Federal Court Judge Allowed Wait Staff FLSA Claim to Sue Employer over “Tip Credit”
NLRB Case Declared in Violation of the NLRA
Amy B. Royal Receives Recognition as a Top Woman Attorney in Massachusetts
Royal Attorneys Successfully Argue Partial Motion to Dismiss
Royal Attorneys Successfully Argue Partial Motion to Dismiss on Behalf of Fortune 500 Company
Royal, P.C. Attends Spirit of Girls Breakfast in Support of Girls Inc.
Royal, P.C.'s Heather Loges Attended the 22nd Annual Bay Path University - Women's Leadership Conference
Royal Attorneys Achieve Summary Judgment
March
Royal Successfully Obtains Summary Judgment
WWLP recognizes BusinessWest Difference Makers Event
Royal, P.C. attends BusinessWest Difference Makers Celebration on March 30, 2017
Managing Employee Appearances and Religious Accommodations in the Workplace
Connecticut Unemployment Law: Independent Contractors vs. Employees
MCAD Final Decision on Gender Bias Case
Royal, P.C. Sponsors BusinessWest's 2017 Difference Makers Event
Winter 2017 Newsletter
Pitfalls During the Hiring Process
Intersection of FMLA and Disability Law
What to Expect at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
February
NLRB Clarifies that Internal Union Discipline can Violate NLRA
Massachusetts Non-Compete Reform Legislation
Employment Law Concerns in Job Postings
Video Shoot for BusinessWest's 2017 Difference Makers Event
Amy B. Royal was interviewed on Effective Law-firm Marketing in the most recent edition of BusinessWest
A Transition in the Law: Transgender Discrimination
January
New Requirements for EEO-1 Form for Year 2017
EEOC Issues Strategic Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2021
Massachusetts Judge Finds that Work During a Meal Break is Compensable Time under the Massachusetts Wage Act
EEOC Final Rule on Employer Wellness Programs
Managing Employee Appearance and Religious Accommodations in the Workplace
2016
December
Minimum Wage Increases as of January 1, 2017
Know Your Rights When an Insurance Company Reserves Its Rights
New Law Eases Healthcare Burden on Small Businesses
Massachusetts Marijuana Law and the Workplace
Final Rule Issued Regarding Discrimination by Health Care Agencies
EEOC Issues Enforcement Guidance on National Origin Discrimination
November
Fall 2016 Newsletter
WGBY
Federal Judge Stops Overtime Exemption Rule (for now)
New I-9 Form Released
Royal, P.C.
Royal, P.C. Sponsors the Seventh Annual Springfield Rotary Club Service Above Self Luncheon
Royal Sponsored the Center for Human Development's Lights of Hope Luminaria Event
Human Resource Law From Start to Finish
Human Resource Law From Start to Finish
Massachusetts Voters Approve Recreational Marijuana
Paid Leave for Veterans Participating in Veterans Day Services
The Royal Law Firm was at the 2016 Western Mass Business Expo
October
Voting Leave Laws in Massachusetts and Connecticut: What are an Employer’s Obligations?
EEOC Issues New Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2021
Amy B. Royal Receives Recognition as a New England Super Lawyer, 2016
The Royal Law Firm Sponsors Human Resource Unlimited's Employer Recognition and Awards Breakfast
Employers Challenged by Religious Discrimination, Appearance Issues
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Hostile Work Environment Case
10 Tips on How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation
Royal at The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' CLE Session
Managing Employee Lifestyles and Appearances in the Workplace in 2017
Royal at the 19th Annual Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event
Supreme Court Declines to hear case of O’Bannon v. NCAA
What to Expect at the MCAD
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Whether Obesity is Covered by the ADA
Royal, P.C. Sponsors Meghan's Light Second Annual 5K Road Race and Family Fun Walk on October 1, 2016
September
Paid Sick Leave for Employees of Federal Contractors
Royal at The National Association of Minority and Woman Owned Law Firms' annual meeting
Connecticut Passes "Ban the Box" Law
NLRB Finds Employer's Request that Employee Remove Tweets to Be In Violation of the NLRA
EEOC Issued Enforcement Guide on Retaliation and Related Issues
August
Cat's Paw Theory of Discrimination Adopted by the Second Circuit
Governor Baker Signs Bill Amending Blue Laws
NLRB Says Graduate Students are Employees for Unionization Purposes
A Transition in the Law: Transgender Discrimination in the Workplace
Ailes Case Reinforces the Need to Have Policies in Place
Whistleblower Protections under Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act
Summer 2016 Newsletter
Governor Baker Signs Equal Pay Bill
Massachusetts Legislature Fails To Enact The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Act
July
Equal Pay Bill Passes On Beacon Hill
Governor Baker Signs Transgender Accommodations Bill Into Law
House Passes Non-Compete Bill
June
Nonprofits Must Consider "Community Rule"
Royal, P.C. Sponsors The Children's Study Home's 151st Annual Board of Director's Meeting
BusinessWest interviews Attorney Amy B. Royal on the legalities of "bring your own device" policies.
Wage and Hour Law Compliance
Wage and Hour Law Compliance
May
Ensuring Compliance With The HCBS “Community Rule”
Department Of Labor Releases Final Rule On Overtime Exemptions
A Transition in the Law: Transgender Discrimination in Public Accommodation Law
What to Save and What to Shred: Employers’ Recordkeeping Requirements
New Prohibitions Against Transgender Discrimination Likely
Wage And Hour Law Challenges For Restaurant Owners
April
The Basics Of Massachusetts Earned Sick Time
The Painkiller Epidemic: Legal Implications of Prescription Drug Use in the Workplace
Winter 2016 Newsletter
Royal Law Firm Sponsors BusinessWest's 2016 Difference Makers Event
Amy B. Royal is Celebrity Host at Link to Libraries "Night of Passion"
Drafting An ADA Compliant Drug Testing Policy
Changes May Be Coming to White-Collar Overtime Exemption Rules
March
Wage and Hour Law Reminders
Recognizing and Handling Accommodation Requests in the Workplace
Amy B. Royal to be Celebrity Host at Link to Libraries "Night of Passion"
Prepare Now for Proposed Changes to the White Collar Overtime Exemptions
EEOC Files First Cases Equating Sexual Orientation Discrimination With Gender Bias
Whistleblower Protections: History and Current State of the Law
February
DOL Announces Proposed Rule on Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors
Substance-Abuse Issues Pose Stern Challenges for Employers
EEOC Seeks Changes to EEO-1 Report
Practical Tips and Strategies for DOL Compliance
City Hall Black Lives Matter Banner Raises Labor Law Issue
January
DOL Focuses on Joint Employers
Time to Post OSHA’s Form 300A
Self-Audit of Independent Contractors a Good Resolution for the New Year
Minimum Wage Goes Up In New England
2015
December
DOL Clarifies Lodging Credit for Live-In Home Care Workers
Court Holds Denying Employee’s Request to Rescind Resignation May be Retaliatory
HSF Seminar - Fair Labor Standards Act and Wage and Hour Laws
Employers Struggle with Fine Print of Medical-Marijuana Law
Union Gets Second Bite of the Apple Over Technicality
November
EEOC Proposes to Remove GINA Impediment to Wellness Programs
Workplace Bullying, or Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Employee Privacy Rights During Administrative Investigations
Olga M. Serafimova was on hand at the Royal Law Firm's booth at the 2015 Western Mass Business Expo on November 4, 2015
October
Fall 2015
Amy B. Royal Receives Recognition as a New England Super Lawyer, 2015
Less Is Not More When It Comes to Union Voter Lists
Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Decision May Prove Problematic For Anti-Discrimination Efforts
Connecticut Adds Interns to Its Anti-Discrimination Laws
When Sick Leave, FMLA Leave, and ADA Reasonable Accommodations Meet
Royal Law Firm Sponsors Meghan's Light First Annual 5K Road Race and Family Fun Walk on October 3, 2015
New Connecticut Law Effective Today: Double Damages for Failure to Pay Wages
September
Paid Sick Leave and Exempt Employees
Executive Order Establishes Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors
Attorney General Maura Healy Certifies Fair Scheduling Initiative Petition
Amy Royal attended the Aaron Lewis 4th Annual Golf Tournament for It Takes a Community Foundation at the Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston, MA on August 1, 2015
August
Virginia Shooting a Horrific Reminder of Reality of Workplace Violence
Implementation of Sick-leave Law Frustrates Employers
NLRB Leaves Open Question Whether Scholarship Football Players are "Employees"
July
ADA Observes 25 Years, Employers Face Increased Litigation
Royal LLP Sponsors Link to Libraries
DOL Curtails FLSA Independent Contractor Exception
Law: A New Enforcement Priority: EEOC Targets Gender Discrimination Against Transgender Individuals
Summer 2015
Proposed Amendment to FLSA Regulations for “White Collar” Exemptions
June
Attorney General’s Office Releases Final Regulations on Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law
The In-Convenience of Work Smartphones
AGO Revises "Safe Harbor" Provision Under the Massachusetts New Earned Sick Leave Law
CPE Forum Seminar - Massachusetts Employment Law Update
OSHA Lowers Investigative Standard for Merit Findings in Whistleblower Complaints
The Earned Sick Leave Law: As Effective Date Approaches, Many Questions Remain
May
Westfield Chamber of Commerce- Massachusetts Sick Leave Law and Proposed Regulations
Three Major Changes in Employment Law
“Safe Harbor” Transition Period for Compliance with Massachusetts New Earned Sick Leave Law for Employers with Existing Paid Time Off Policies
EEOC Begins Phase I of Digital Charge System
Royal Sponsors Cal Ripken Major League Baseball Team, Opening Day May 2, 2015
April
Attorney General Issues Proposed Regulations To The Earned Sick Time Law
Royal Law Firm Receives Award at HRU Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition Recognition Ceremony for Providing Employment Opportunities to People with Mental Illness
Members of Royal LLP attend BusinessWest Difference Makers Celebration on March 19, 2015
New Massachusetts Parental Leave Law Will Go into Effect Tomorrow
March
NLRB’s Office of General Counsel Issues Guidance on Employment Policies
Members of Royal LLP attend BusinessWest Difference Makers Celebration on March 19, 2015
DOL Extends FMLA Rights to All Same-Sex Spouses
"Sick and Tired: Managing Employee Illness, Injury, Disability, and Leaves of Absence"
Winter 2015
February
The Royal Law Firm Receives Award for Providing Employment Opportunities to People with Mental Illness
2014 Employment Law Year in Review - Royal Roundtable
Measure of Interest: New Parental-leave Law Will Soon Impact Bay State Employers
January
Federal Agency Proposes New Sex Discrimination Guidelines to Apply to Federal Contractors
2015 OSHA Requirements
Governor Patrick Signs New Parental Leave Bill into Law
First Circuit Affirms Over $100,000 Award to Plaintiff for Attorney’s Fees and Costs in Pursuing $7,650 Judgment Against Employer
2014
December
An Employment-law Checklist: The New Year Is the Perfect Time for an Audit of Your Practices
NLRB Decides Employees May Use Company E-mail for Union Organizing
Supreme Court Says No Compensation for Time Spent During Security Screenings
How to Start & Manage Your Business- Legal Structure
Wage and Hour Litigation Skyrocketing Nationwide
Domestic Violence Leave Law Update
November
Social Media and Non-Compete Agreements
Amy B. Royal and Sarah G. Torres attend the 6th Annual Supplier Diversity Best Practices Forum at Fenway Park.
Common and Costly Employment Law Mistakes Made by Small Businesses: Part 2
When Workers Go on Strike
New Comprehensive Sick Time Law Impacts All Employers
October
Trick, Treat, or Termination: Halloween in the Workplace
Amy Royal was named Campaign Co-Chair of the United Way of Hampshire County’s 2015 fundraising campaign
Social Media in the Workplace
Be Careful What You Ask For: Interview Questions to Avoid
Social Media and the Workplace
Amy B. Royal Recognized as a New England Super Lawyer, 2014
Ebola Fears in the Workplace
Fall 2014
Mandate for Change: New Law Requires Employers to Provide Domestic-violence Leave
Transgender Discrimination is Gender Discrimination
Members of Royal LLP attend Square One Annual Tea Party on October 2, 2014
September
Founding partner, Amy Royal, was recently admitted to practice in the state of Vermont
Common and Costly Employment Law Mistakes Made by Small Businesses: Part 1
Legal Landmines
The 411 on the Affordable Care Act: What Every Employer Must Know and Do to Comply
Time To Be Flexible: Avoiding Discrimination Claims Based on Caregiver Responsibilities
Royal LLP's Amy Royal and Tanzi Cannon-Eckerle attended the Aaron Lewis 3rd Annual Golf Tournament for It Takes a Community Foundation at the Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston, MA on August 8, 2014
August
Avoid the Pan and the Fire: Beware of New Policies Violating Old Regulations
Supreme Court to Decide Whether EEOC Mandatory Conciliations are Enforceable by Lower Courts
School is Back in Session: Resident Assistants Are Not Employees for the Fair Labor and Standards Act
Amy B. Royal was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Hampshire County
Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment
NLRB Continues to Expand Definition of Concerted Activity
Founding Partner, Amy B. Royal, was Featured in the August 2013 edition of Lioness Magazine, a National Magazine Dedicated to Showcasing Female Entrepreneurs
Domestic Violence Leave for Massachusetts Employees
NLRB Holds Employer’s Distribution and Solicitation Policy Violates the National Labor Relations Act
Social Media in the Workplace
No Excuse for Poor Performance
Summer 2014
President Obama Signs Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order
Team Royal LLP Wins the Cal Ripken Baseball Championship
July
Massachusetts Lawmakers Exclude Amendment Restricting Non-Compete Agreements
Walgreens Settles Disability Discrimination Suit Following Termination of Employee for Theft
The Department of Labor Announces Intent of Increasing the Number of On-Site FMLA Compliance Investigations
Social Media in the Workplace
President Obama Signs Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
The Affordable Care Act: Upcoming Responsibilities for Employers
Federal Contractors and Employees to be LGBT Discrimination Free
EEOC Issues New Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination
Will Massachusetts be the Second State to Grant Earned Sick Time to Employees?
When an Employer May Punish Off-Duty Conduct
Executive Order on Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace
June
A Hit to Unions, Right in the Purse
Supreme Court Outlines Affordable Care Act Exemptions for Religious Beliefs of Closely Held Businesses
Back to Square One at the NLRB
Massachusetts Governor Signs New Law Increasing Minimum Wage and Reforming Unemployment Insurance System
Connecticut Makes Employer-Friendly Changes to Paid Sick Leave Statute
New Proposed Policy About Who is Family Under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Beware Acting on Complaints without Proper Investigation
One Last Stop Before the Minimum Wage Increases
Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine Not Viable Substitute for Non-Competition Agreement
Disparate Impact Discrimination - Where Your Intent is Irrelevant, Royal Roundtable
May
One Step Closer to a Higher Massachusetts Minimum Wage and More Stable Unemployment Taxes
April
When It’s Not Obvious: There Are Discrimination Issues That Can, and Do, Sneak Up on You
Discrimination You Don't See, AIM Webinar
H1B: One More Hurdle to Creating Your Dream Team
March
A Whole New Game: College Athletes Are Employees
Risk Management: ADA, MCAD, OSHA, Human Service Forum
New Northampton Smoking Restrictions Affect Employers
If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them
When Your Workers Go Into Extra Innings: New Overtime Regulations May Be Coming
Anything You Can Do We Can Do Better! Amherst Discusses Raising Town Minimum Wage to $15
SURPRISE! OSHA Inspection!
Where Does the Workday End?
The $80,000 Secret – The Importance of Confidentiality Clauses
February
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
GINA’s First Victim
The Royal Law Firm Receives Award for Providing Employment Opportunities to People with Mental Illness
Massachusetts Marijuana Rules Raise Concerns for Employers
The Legal Implications of Drug Abuse in the Workplace: The Painkiller Epidemic, HRMA
IS OBESITY A DISABILITY UNDER THE ADA?
BYOD: Employees Use of Personal Devices to Connect to an Employer’s Information
Employer Responsibilities under the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Shared Responsibility
Will the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination hear from Michael Sam?
Cupid’s Arrow Can Be Painful: Employers Should Update Policies on Office Dating, Sexual Harrassment
Reasonable Accommodations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
CHECK PLEASE! Credit Checks for Employees
January
Shot Through the Heart- Valentine’s Day and the Risk of Sexual Harassment
Fight the Flu: Implementing Mandatory Flu Vaccines
Bullying in the Workplace: What it Means for Employers
2013
December
New Year, New Legislation: Many Pending Bills Will Have a Significant Impact on Employers
November
A Time to Be Proactive: Take Steps to Reduce Risk of Disability-discrimination Claims
September
A Primer on GINA: Genetic Information, Employment Discrimination, and the Law
July
Delay of Game: What the Changes in Obamacare Implementation Mean to Employers
Wage Suit Against Lady Gaga is Litigation of Note
June
Data, Data Everywhere: How to Manage the Minefield of Electronically Stored Information
March
Who's The Boss? Understanding the Nuances of Employer Liability Under Title VII
February
FMLA Leave to Care for Adult Children: Department of Labor Issues New Guidance on Area of Confusion
2012
October
How to Survive Scrutiny of Social-media Policies