Drew is a seasoned employment counselor and litigator whose practice includes counseling clients on the full range of federal and state labor and employment issues. He represents companies in many sectors, including life sciences, technology, retail, real estate, education, financial services, and professional services — in federal and state courts and before arbitrators and administrative agencies.
Drew skillfully navigates issues involving noncompetition agreements, discrimination and harassment, internal investigations, workplace health and safety, employment contracts and handbooks, employment agreements, leaves of absence, personnel policies, independent contractor and employee classification, exempt and nonexempt worker classification, reasonable accommodation for handicapped employees, disciplining and terminating employees, protecting trade secrets and confidential information, and collective bargaining. As part of his practice, Drew also regularly counsels clients regarding all aspects of environmental health and safety. He conducts OSHA site inspections and compliance audits, and handles OSHA complaints, investigations, and administrative law actions.
Drew handles employment litigation before federal and state courts, arbitrators, and administrative agencies, including state fair employment and human rights agencies, unemployment assistance agencies, and industrial accidents agencies. Representative cases involve claims pertaining to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, internal investigations, wage and hour laws, trade secret protection, enforcement of noncompetition and non-solicitation agreements, and contract disputes.
As an undergraduate at Bates College, he was a member of both the men's rugby and lacrosse teams.
viewpoints
Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave
June 7, 2021 | Blog | By Andrew Matzkin, Natalie C. Groot
Conference Recordings: Mintz's Annual Employment Law Summit
March 12, 2021 | Webinar | By Michael Arnold, David Barmak, Micha Mitch Danzig, Geri Haight, Andrew Matzkin, David Lagasse, Jennifer Rubin, Alexander Hecht, Danielle Bereznay, Delaney Busch, Corbin Carter, Emma Follansbee, Natalie C. Groot, Paul Huston, Brendan Lowd, Nicole Rivers, Richard Block
Massachusetts Releases Reopening Plan & Business Requirements
June 1, 2020 | Blog | By Andrew Matzkin
Many Massachusetts businesses now have concrete guidance on the measures they are required to complete before reopening their workplaces, and a tentative timeline on when they might be able to reopen. Businesses must meet the required Mandatory Safety Standards for Workplaces (the “Safety Standards”) in order to reopen. Currently, only the Phase 1 standards have been released, with the release of other phase standards to follow as the plan progresses. In addition, as the plan progresses, the requirements for businesses in earlier phases will likely be updated as the public health emergency develops. Businesses should track updates from Massachusetts authorities going forward, including guidance from local jurisdictions.
Part Nine of the COVID-19 Roadmap Series: Ensuring Compliance – Leave Management
May 18, 2020 | Blog | By Corbin Carter, Natalie C. Groot, Michael Arnold, Andrew Matzkin
Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law Takes Effect July 1st
June 24, 2015 | Advisory | By Andrew Matzkin
SHRM: FMLA Continues to Challenge Employers
July 24, 2014 | Blog
NLRB: Broad Confidentiality Clauses May Be Per Se Unlawful
August 12, 2011 | Blog | By Martha Zackin
News & Press
23 Mintz Attorneys Named to Boston Magazine’s “Top Lawyers” List
November 22, 2024|
Twenty-Five Mintz Attorneys Named To Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
November 21, 2023|
Twenty-Eight Mintz Attorneys Named To Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
November 22, 2022|
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes 13 Mintz Attorneys As 2023 Litigation Stars
September 29, 2022|
One Hundred Mintz Attorneys Ranked as Leaders by Best Lawyers 2020
August 15, 2019|
podcasts
Mintz on Air: Practical Policies - Can AI Make Good Decisions in the Workplace?
March 25, 2025 | Podcast | By Jennifer Rubin, Andrew Matzkin
Member Jen Rubin hosts a conversation with Andrew Matzkin on the role of AI and human resources decision making in the workplace.
Events & Speaking
Mintz’s Annual Employment Law Summit 2025 - Boston
One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111
Key Insights from a U.S. Survey on HR, Payroll, and Finance Management
Experian Employer Services’ Research Webinar
Everything Life Sciences Companies Need to Know to Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic
View the Webinar Recording
COVID-19 and the Workplace: Guidance Regarding Employment and Benefits Issues Facing Employers Now
View the Webinar Recording
The Massachusetts New and Improved Leave Laws: How to Avoid Penalties and Achieve Compliance
MassPay; AIM
Boston, MA
Drew is a seasoned employment counselor and litigator whose practice includes counseling clients on the full range of federal and state labor and employment issues. He represents companies in many sectors, including life sciences, technology, retail, real estate, education, financial services, and professional services — in federal and state courts and before arbitrators and administrative agencies.
Recognition & Awards
Best Lawyers in America: Litigation – Labor and Employment (2019 – 2027); Employment Law – Individuals (2023 – 2027); Employment Law – Management (2026 – 2027)
Chambers USA: Massachusetts – Labor & Employment (2026)
Lawdragon: Employment Litigation (2026)
Boston Magazine: Top Lawyers – Employment (2021 – 2024)
Massachusetts Super Lawyers: Employment & Labor List (2015 – 2025)
Benchmark Litigation: Labor & Employment Star (2019 – 2023)

