From Lawyer to Employer | Season 4, Episode 6: What Massachusetts Employers Need to Know in 2026

Massachusetts continues to be one of the most active and technical states for employment law compliance. In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, host Dan Schwartz is joined by Shipman partner Jared Lucan to break down the most important developments impacting employers with Massachusetts-based employees (or operations spanning both Massachusetts and Connecticut).

They cover practical, real-world guidance on:

• Wage & hour compliance and common Wage Act pitfalls
• Independent contractor classification and the Massachusetts “ABC” test
• Non-compete restrictions, and why non-solicit/confidentiality agreements may be more reliable
• Paid Family & Medical Leave coordination and accommodation trends
• Compensation best practices and the growing momentum behind pay transparency

If your organization hires, operates, or expands in Massachusetts, this episode provides concrete steps to help you reduce risk and stay ahead of rapidly evolving workplace rules.