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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 disputes related to non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, claims related to discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and retaliation, and alleged violations of 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 leaves of absence, 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). Outside the firm, Natalie is a member of the board of trustees of the Phoenix Charter Academy Network, an organization that offers academic support for underserved students, and a member of the Women’s Health Advisory Board at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Natalie has received numerous professional honors for her work as a lawyer and as a member of Boston’s legal community. 

Client Insights

"I have worked with Natalie Groot for a number of years, both in my current organization and in prior in-house roles. I have taken the relationship forward as I’ve made various corporate counsel transitions over the years because Natalie is a value-add advisor who really 'gets it.' She makes every client her top priority and digs in to learn and offer strategic, practical counsel. Natalie takes the time to deeply understand our business, challenges, and risks; she has consistently supported us as we navigate an array of legal and regulatory issues while advancing our business objectives. In particular, Natalie has advised us on how to effectively manage a number of employee relations matters, the implementation of internal policies and procedures, certain workplace conduct investigations, and more." — Chief Legal Officer

"Natalie Groot has worked with my team for a number of years. Natalie's deep understanding of our business, culture, and values is apparent, and the guidance she has provided me and our teams over the years has been tremendously valuable. As a result, we're always eager to get her eyes and ears on any sensitive or complex issue we're facing. From advising on complex employee relations matters, business reorganizations, relocations, and various enforcement actions we have faced over the years (from a defensive perspective) to helping us develop and provide much-needed training, improvements to company policies, and revised practices to comply with changes to applicable regulations (from a preventive perspective), Natalie always takes a practical approach and leverages the deep relationships she has forged over the years to help us realize great outcomes and make everyone feel very well-advised and set up for success along the way." — Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Experience

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As reported by our sister blog, ADR: Advice from the Trenches, the Northern District of Illinois recently issued an unusual decision. After finding that both plaintiffs were bound by arbitration agreements with the defendant and after finding that the plaintiffs’ claims were within the scope of the arbitration clauses, it denied defendant’s motion to compel arbitration.
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In a March 30, 2018 Bloomberg BNA article, Mintz Levin Employment, Labor and Benefits attorney Gauri Punjabi discusses Massachusetts’ new protections for pregnant workers and compares them with the existing federal requirements. This is an important development in Massachusetts, and one that we expect to expand to other jurisdictions.
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In a March 15, 2018 Law360 article, Mintz Levin Employment, Labor and Benefits practice leader Michael Arnold discusses the intersection between March Madness and employment law.
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401(k) Plan Cybersecurity

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

Mintz Levin Benefits attorney Patricia Moran recently published an article in SHRM describing the cybersecurity risks involved with 401(k) Plan sponsorship.  The article is a great resource for employers who sponsor 401(k) or other retirement plans, especially those who share employees’ sensitive information with third party administrators.
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As reported by our sister blog, ADR: Advice from the Trenches, a federal district court in New York held that an arbitrator could not certify a “class” that included non-appearing members.
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Now that January has come to an end, and we’ve navigated compliance with our own resolutions and employment obligations (as discussed on our latest post on The Bubbler), we’re going to take a look at a few topics of legislation that are brewing on the state and local level.
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As reported by our sister blog, ADR: Advice from the Trenches, the Sixth Circuit determined that an employer's notice of its mandatory arbitration policy -- without more to secure the employee's knowing assent to this employment term -- is not enough to compel arbitration.
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On December 1, 2017, two weeks after being sworn in, NLRB General Counsel Peter Robb issued his first GC Memorandum. When the General Counsel’s office changes hands from one party to the other, some disruption is expected.
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As reported by our sister blog, Privacy and Security Matters, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a game changer, and it is likely to impact US based companies who do business in the EU, even if they don't have a office or employees located there.
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The Bubbler

October 31, 2017 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot

Trick or Treat! This month’s Bubbler is a cauldron full of hot new developments in employment law …  the NYC Salary History law is now in effect … California followed suit and its salary history law will take effect on January 1, 2018
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News & Press

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podcasts

Empathy meets accountability in this Mintz On Air podcast on managing stressed employees, escalation‑first complaints, and HR‑smart leadership.

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Host Jen Rubin is joined by Member Natalie Groot for a practical conversation on non-disparagement clauses. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations.

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ESG Co-chair Jen Rubin hosts a conversation on the challenges and best practices surrounding employee handbooks. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes under the upcoming Trump administration.

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Events & Speaking

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2026 Employment Law Summit – New York

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Convene, New York, NY

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Mintz’s Annual Employment Law Summit 2025 - Boston

One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111

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Boston Employment Law Summit

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Recognition & Awards

  • Chambers USA: Massachusetts – Labor & Employment, Up and Coming (2025 – 2026)

  • Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch – Labor and Employment Law: Management; Litigation: Labor and Employment (2024 – 2026)

  • Lawdragon: Employment Litigation (2026)

  • Doyle's Guide: Leading Employment Lawyers, Boston (2026)

  • Legal 500 United States: Workplace and Employment Counseling (2024 – 2025)

  • Super Lawyers: Massachusetts Rising Stars (2022 – 2025)

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

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

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Involvement

  • Member, Mintz Pro Bono Committee
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Phoenix Charter Academy Network
  • Advisory Board Member, Mary Horrigan Connors Center for Women’s Health and Gender Biology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
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