Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Employment Law Update on March 4, 2010. We hope that you all received

valuable information to help you navigate the challenging employer-employee landscape in 2010. Below are electronic copies of

the materials presented at our program, along with some helpful links. If you have any questions about the materials below,

please contact Katherine Hesse, Kathryn Murphy, Tom Colomb or the attorney assigned to your account at (617) 479-5000.

Part One: Overview of Notable Developments in Labor and Employment Law, 2009-2010

Part Two: Employers, Employees and Privacy: Changing Boundaries and Evolving Trends 
 

3.02: Reference Chart Regarding Permissible Inquiries

Employment Tests and Selection Procedures (EEOC)

Using Consumer Reports: What Employers Need To Know

CORI Regulations 803 CMR 3.00 et. seq.

Record Keeping Requirements for CORI

Model CORI Policy

CORI: Individual Agreement of Non-Disclosure and Statement of CORI Certification Compliance

General Tips for Employers on Giving References

Electronic Communications: E-Mail, Voicemail, Telephones, Internet and Computer

Useful Links:

• ADA Enforcement Guidance: Preemployment Disability-Related Questions and Medical Examinations
  
  
• EEOC Enforcement Guidelines: Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations 
  Under The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADAA)
  
  
• Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (EEOC)
  
  
• The Fair Credit Reporting Act

Part Three: The Employee Handbook: Friend or Foe?

DOL: Wage and Hour Advisory Memorandum No. 2006-2 Discussing IBP v. Alvarez

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office - Advisory 99/1 on Vacation Policies

DOL: Model Salary Basis Policy

Progressive Discipline Guidelines

DOL: Wage and Hour Division - Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination: Model Sexual Harassment Policy

The contents of the above materials are for informational purposes only and may be considered advertising. 
This information does not constitute the rendering of legal, tax or professional advice or services.
You should seek specific, detailed legal advice prior to taking any definitive actions.