In this case, a Massachusetts federal court denied a motion to dismiss a wrongful termination claim, relying on indirect evidence that made the termination look suspicious.
Read MoreCan an employer can force an employee to get a vaccine or can an employer force an employee to wear a face mask? To answer these questions, one must resort to an analysis of state and federal laws prohibiting disability discrimination and religious discrimination.
Read MoreTwo recent cases expanded the scope of evidence Massachusetts employees may utilize to prove hostile work environment and workplace harassment claims.
Read MoreThe workplace can be a breeding ground for flu-related illnesses. A 2018 survey estimated the cost to employers of the 2017-2018 flu season to be around $9.42 billion. Employees who come to work sick, get others sick. Sick employees are less productive employees. To address this, can an employer require employees to get flu shots? Not surprisingly, the answer is not simple.
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