Jennifer O'Connor

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Jennifer O'Connor |Adam Paine

On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) heard argument in Miele v. Foundation Medicine, Inc., regarding whether the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act, G. L. c. 149, § 24L (the “MNAA”), applies to a forfeiture-for-solicitation provision contained in a termination agreement.

1 month ago | peta.org | Jennifer O'Connor

Published March 14, 2025 by . 2 min read Animals have lost a stalwart advocate with the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva. Mr. Grijalva was appalled to learn about an aging elephant named Nosey who was being hauled around the country and used for rides, even though she was sick and her broken body riddled with osteoarthritis.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Kyle Madley |Jennifer O'Connor

On December 19, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a fact sheet titled, “Wearables in the Workplace: Using Wearable Technology Under Federal Employment Discrimination Laws” which highlights risks wearable technology may bring to the workplace. This guidance addresses a new and growing concern amongst employers and legislators about the possible pitfalls of using wearable technology in the workplace.

Dec 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jennifer O'Connor

New Jersey’s new mandatory minimum wage requirement will be effective January 1, 2025. For most employers, the 2025 minimum wage for compensating employees will increase by $0.36 to $15.49 per hour (up from $15.13 per hour in 2024). For tipped employees, the minimum cash wage the employer must pay is $5.62 per hour (up from $5.26 per hour in 2024), with the maximum tip credit employers are able to claim remaining at $9.87.

Nov 23, 2024 | dailyrepublic.com | Jennifer O'Connor

When I was offered an internship at a sanctuary for farmed animals some years ago, I jumped at the chance. I’ve always had an affinity for animals, and I imagined myself cuddling cows and brushing goats – and I did get to do those things. But what took me most by surprise was meeting the turkeys. I had given little thought to these birds, other than being reminded every Thanksgiving how many are slaughtered. Then I met Fern.