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Recent Articles from Terence P. McCourt
When is a PIP an adverse employment action?
As illustrated by a recent 1st Circuit decision, not all PIPs are created equal in evaluating when they may serve as a basis for an employment discrimination claim.
Are disparate impact discrimination claims still viable?
Recent action by the U.S. Department of Justice has created uncertainty regarding the status of disparate impact discrimination cases.
Has the federal government abandoned regulation of noncompete agreements?
Employers should consider a review of their restrictive covenant agreements to ensure that the agreements are carefully crafted, in accordance with applicable law, and consistent with the employee’s role and responsibilities within the organization.
‘Ames’: No more ‘groupthink’ in reverse bias cases
Employers should consider a careful evaluation of their personnel policies and practices following the U.S. Supreme Court's 'Ames' decision.
What Medical Marijuana Act means for employers
Massachusetts recently became one of a number of states to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Regulations issued by the Department of Public Health went into effect May […]
