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Oct 22, 2024

How to address, investigate workplace harassment

By Shayda Le The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published final guidance on harassment in the workplace earlier this year. While this guidance is not law, it provides employers with an […]

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Oct 10, 2024

Lawsuits boost enforcement of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

In a significant push to enforce the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently taken legal action against multiple employers for alleged violations of […]

Without admitting wrongdoing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has agreed to pay $45 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the agency discriminated against pregnant workers. (Associated Press file)
Sep 17, 2024

Pregnancy discrimination case settles for $45 million

New England Biz Law Update U.S. Customs and Border Protection will pay $45 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging widespread pregnancy discrimination. The case highlights the need to […]

Gov. Maura Healey is one of two Massachusetts officials and a nonprofit official being sued after the state started a campaign urging pregnant women not to seek help from ‘crisis pregnancy centers.’ (Associated Press file)
Aug 30, 2024

Pregnancy centers sue Massachusetts over campaign

BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey launched a $1 million taxpayer-funded initiative in June designed to discourage people from seeking help from “crisis pregnancy centers” that are typically religiously affiliated […]

Emily Thompson, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic, announces a $10 million state voter engagement campaign at a news conference April 25 at Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh. (Associated Press)
May 2, 2024

Judge rules some NC abortion pill restrictions unlawful

Some North Carolina restrictions on dispensing abortion pills are unlawful because they frustrate the goal of Congress to use federal regulators to ensure the drug is distributed safely, a judge ruled Tuesday.


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