
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 – Focus on the Employer “Private Plan” Exemption
May 22, 2019 | Blog | By Patricia Moran, Emma Follansbee
Breaking News: Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law – Workforce Notice Requirements and Private Plan Exemptions Deadlines Extended
May 2, 2019 | Alert | By Patricia Moran, Emma Follansbee
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Part 2: Key Differences in the Revised Regulations
April 11, 2019 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know Now
February 6, 2019 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
Changing Tides in Parental Leave Policies: Maintaining a Lawful Policy in Light of Recent EEOC Scrutiny
January 4, 2019 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
NEW FCRA NOTICE REQUIREMENTS NOW IN EFFECT
September 24, 2018 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
Massachusetts Non-Compete Legislation Awaiting Governor Baker’s Signature
August 8, 2018 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
MA Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Part II
April 5, 2018 | Blog | By Emma Follansbee
Sixth Circuit Draws the Line: Draws on Future Commissions and Post-Termination Payback Policies
November 22, 2017 | 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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