
Emma counsels clients on a wide variety of employment issues and litigates employment disputes before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Her litigation practice includes restrictive covenant agreements; discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation claims; and wage and hour compliance.
Emma regularly advises clients on compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including changes in Massachusetts non-compete laws and leave entitlements. Her practice also encompasses assisting clients with terminations and reductions in force, WARN notifications, workplace investigations, employee classifications, and employee handbooks and policies. She is a regular contributor to the employment group’s blog, covering topics such as the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act and Parental Leave compliance.
Emma has been engaged in a number of the firm’s pro bono initiatives, including the asylum and immigration practice and the Domestic Violence Project.
Education
- Boston College (JD)
- Wesleyan University (BA)
Viewpoints
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law – January 2021 Update for Employers
January 8, 2021 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot, Patricia Moran, Emma Follansbee
REMINDER: Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Next Steps
October 23, 2020 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot, Emma Follansbee, Patricia Moran
COVID-19 Telecommuting Tax and Leave Issues for Employers
October 20, 2020 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee, Michael Arnold
Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave Finalizes Revised Regulations: Here’s What You Need to Know
August 13, 2020 | Blog | By Patricia Moran, Natalie C. Groot, Emma Follansbee
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave 2020 Regulations – Focus on the Private Plan Exemption
August 13, 2020 | Blog | By Patricia Moran, Natalie C. Groot, Emma Follansbee
The WARN Act and COVID-19: What are Employers Obligated to Do?
May 14, 2020 | Blog | By Delaney Busch, Emma Follansbee
Part Two of the COVID-19 Roadmap Series: Creating a COVID-19 Operations Infrastructure
April 27, 2020 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
Coronavirus Continues to Spread: What Employers Should Be Doing
February 27, 2020 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Employers to Consider Precautionary Steps
January 28, 2020 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
Breaking News: Three Month Delay for Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave
June 12, 2019 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
News & Press
Employers Confront the Coronavirus
February 3, 2020
Coronavirus Forces Employers to Act with Caution in Workplace
January 30, 2020
Events
Action Required: Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (MAPFML)
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COVID-19 and the Workplace: Guidance Regarding Employment and Benefits Issues Facing Employers Now
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