Tag Archives: Veterans Day

A Friendly Reminder about Veterans’ Rights to Time Off for the Upcoming Veterans Day Holiday under the Massachusetts BRAVE Act

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Corey Higgins

In 2018, the Massachusetts legislature enacted a broad sweeping statute entitled “An Act Relative to Veterans’ Benefits, Rights, Appreciation, Validation and Enforcement,” also known as the BRAVE Act.  The BRAVE Act addressed a number of issues affecting veterans and military … Continue reading →

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Department of Labor Creates the HIRE Vets Medallion Program

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Amanda Marie Baer

Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that it is establishing the HIRE Vets Medallion Program to recognize small, medium, and large employers who recruit, retain, and employ veterans, and who offer charitable services in support of the … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Employers Required to Provide Paid Leave on Veterans Day

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Amanda Marie Baer

In July 2016, Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws was amended to require Massachusetts employers with 50 or more employees to provide paid leave on Veterans Day for any veteran desiring to participate in a Veterans Day exercise, parade, … Continue reading →

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