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Natalie C. Groot

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Natalie counsels clients and litigates employment disputes on a wide variety of employment and labor matters before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Her litigation practice includes non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation claims, and wage and hour compliance. Natalie leads workplace investigations and conducts employee trainings on a regular basis. She also advises clients on employment and labor issues, including employment and separation agreements, terminations and reductions in force, internal workplace investigations, workplace health and safety, independent contractor and employee classifications, employee handbooks, and company policies, including family and medical leaves.

At Mintz, Natalie is a member of the Firm’s Pro Bono Committee (a cross-sectional group of attorneys who select pro bono projects and provide support for long-term initiatives).  Natalie also championed the Firm’s adoption of a Compassionate Leave policy that provides paid leave following a miscarriage. Outside the Firm, Natalie is a member of the Associate Leadership Board of the Phoenix Charter Academy Network (an organization that serves a distinct population of students who struggle with their academic program). Natalie also participated in the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's Boston's Future Leaders Program (a year-long program for mid-level executives with strong leadership potential that provides opportunities to enhance professional skills and expand networks).  The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has repeatedly recognized Natalie on its “Honor Roll” or “High Honor Roll” for the provision of pro bono legal services. Natalie has received numerous professional honors for her work as a lawyer and as a member of Boston’s legal community. 

Natalie’s additional legal experience includes internships with the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in Boston.

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The Bubbler

July 3, 2019 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot

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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave - Summary of Final Regulations

June 24, 2019 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot, Patricia Moran

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The Bubbler

April 12, 2019 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot

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The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave, who oversees the Commonwealth’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, posted its Employer and Employee Toolkits online.  The Toolkits are available here, and are helpful to be read in conjunction with our earlier blog post on PFML.
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An Update on the Collection of Biometric Data in Illinois

January 30, 2019 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot

Our sister Privacy & Cybersecurity blog discusses a recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the collection of Biometric Data. This decision will significantly impact litigation under the state’s unique Biometric Information Privacy Act, creating a potential boon for plaintiffs.
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Six Considerations for a Successful Work-From-Home Arrangement

December 7, 2018 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot

A work-from-home arrangement can be a productive means to attract and retain talent. Effective work-from-home policies allow companies to provide flexibility and support to employees, while maintaining productivity and meeting other work requirements. Offering this voluntary benefit, however, can create headaches and legal risk for employers.  Here are six key considerations for employers to think about in offering such arrangements to their workforces.

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The Bubbler - October 2018

October 22, 2018 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot

This month’s Bubbler highlights our upcoming Boston Employment Law Summit. On November 7, 2018, Mintz will bring together thought leaders to discuss a wide spectrum of timely issues impacting employers.
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DOL Issues Final Regulation re: Association Health Plans

June 29, 2018 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot

It's not unusual for a creditor of a debtor to cry foul that a non-debtor affiliate has substantial assets, but has not joined the bankruptcy.
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In our sister blog, ADR: Advice from the Trenches, Don Davis explores back-to-back decisions by New York’s intermediate appellate court that applied very narrow state law principles permitting vacatur of an arbitration award on public policy grounds to vacate an arbitrator’s award that had reduced the employer-posed penalty of termination to a brief suspension.
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News & Press

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Mintz is pleased to share that Member Natalie Groot and Of Counsel Cassandra Paolillo have been selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as 2024 Excellence in Law ‘Up & Coming Lawyer’ honorees.
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Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes.
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Mintz is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 27 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2023.
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Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
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Associate Natalie Groot was interviewed by SHRM and discussed her role in the advocacy for and implementation of the firm's compassionate paid-leave policy.
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BOSTON – Mintz is pleased to announce that Associates William J. Bussiere, Jr., Natalie C. Groot, and Kevin C. Mortimer have been selected to join Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Boston’s Future Leaders Program.
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35 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 25 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2022.
Mintz Associate Natalie Young is quoted in this Turnarounds & Workouts article explaining a bankruptcy court’s decision to allow Trump Entertainment to reject expired collective bargaining agreements and the impact of the court’s decision on debtor-employers.
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Events & Speaking

Recognition & Awards

  • Featured in Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch, Employment Law, Employment Litigation (2024)

  • Super Lawyers: Included on the list of Massachusetts Rising Stars (2022-2023)

  • Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America – Diversity & Inclusion: Future Leader – Shortlist (2022)

  • Boston Magazine Top Lawyers – Employment (2021)

  • Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly: Up & Coming Lawyer (2024)

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Involvement

  • Member, Mintz Pro Bono Committee
  • Member, Mintz Women’s Associate Subcommittee of the Firm’s Women’s Initiative
  • Member, Associate Leadership Board of the Phoenix Charter Academy Network
  • Member, Boston Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Steering Committee
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