On July 31, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed into law a bill that makes Massachusetts the 11th state to mandate pay transparency. Effective July 31, 2025...

On April 4, 2022, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court determined that an employer's payment of accrued, unused vacation three weeks after terminating an employee violated the Massachusetts Wage Act...

Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") implemented a rule increasing the salary thresholds for the so-called "white collar exemptions" to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

On October 29, 2025, a significant aspect of Massachusetts' pay transparency law will take effect, requiring employers in the Commonwealth to provide compensation information...

Last month the National Labor Relations Board issued a ruling in Stericycle, Inc., making unlawful many common employee policies.

Under a recently enacted change in Massachusetts' Paid Family and Medical Leave law, beginning November 1, 2023, employees receiving PFML benefits will be permitted to supplement, or "top off," their weekly benefit using accrued paid leave ...

Robert Kaitz examines a high-profile case in which the Chicago Blackhawks incorrectly handled a sexual assault claim, and provides employers with tips on how to properly investigate...

Larry Casey discusses everything employers need to know about the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, including defining comparable work, examining when pay differentials are ok, and explaining employer liability.

In our recent February 26, 2025 alert, we described President Trump's January executive orders (EOs) regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives applicable to federal contractors and private employers.

Effective August 1, 2025, Massachusetts residential landlords and brokers can no longer mandate that residential tenants pay broker fees – rather, the cost must be borne solely by the party...

In August 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the Form I-9.

The President's recent Executive Orders addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) have resulted in a great deal of confusion and panic among employers.

As National Data Privacy Day approaches on January 28, we're sharing six data security and privacy action items to focus on in 2024.

On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (the “Court”) vacated the $100,000 fee applicable to H-1B visa applications...

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued final regulations implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

Now is the time for Employers to conduct internal I-9 audits to ensure compliance with U.S. immigration laws.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued a new policy memorandum that significantly impacts how foreign nationals can obtain green cards while remaining in the United States.

On December 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking to File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions in the Federal Register.

Davis Malm announces that Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) has published the sixth edition of "Massachusetts Condominium Law," on September 3. The guide was edited by firm shareholder Samuel "Sandy" B. Moskowitz, who also co-authored several chapters along with colleagues Courtney A. Simmons, Taylor P. Lovejoy and Pamela N. Fourtounis.

As immigration policy changes continue, the U.S. Department of State's announcement of a pause on immigrant visa issuance starting January 21, 2026 for nationals from 75 countries has raised questions.