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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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Many employers still grapple with the application of certain anti-discrimination laws -- such as Title VII and the ADA -- to non-U.S. citizen employees working in the United States and U.S. citizen employees working overseas.  To determine whether these laws apply, employers should ask themselves the following questions:
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The Zika virus has been the topic of much discussion and anxiety for many weeks.  The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now issued travel warnings for more than two dozen countries in the Caribbean, Central America and South America and cases have been reported in at least 13 states and Washington, D.C.
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It is a familiar scenario: a company is on the verge of bankruptcy, bound by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and unable to negotiate a new agreement.
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The Uber saga continues in O’Connor v. Uber Technologies, Inc. – a closely watched case that will impact the future of the gig economy.  Last time we visited this case, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals had declined to review the district court’s class certification decision, which certified a class of thousands of Uber drivers.
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The National Labor Relations Board, in one of its first applications of the Browning-Ferris decision, gave hope to non-union contracting entities engaged in franchising and subcontracting relationships.
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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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7
2025

Mintz’s Annual Employment Law Summit 2025 - Boston

One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111

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May
7
2024
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Boston Employment Law Summit

One Financial Center, Boston, MA

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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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