Molly C.Mooney
Partner
Labor & Employment
mmooney@seyfarth.com
PROFILE
EXPERIENCE
NEWS & INSIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Whether counseling clients or defending them in litigation, Molly provides top-notch services to her clients across the board.
More About Molly
As a well-rounded labor and employment practitioner, Molly is able to see the big picture for her clients. Whether counseling or litigating, Molly applies her knowledge and experience to achieve her clients’ legal objectives.
Molly is an experienced employment litigator, representing clients across various industries in cases involving wage and hour claims and claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Molly has a wealth of experience in all phases of litigation, from the inception of a case through trial. She thrives in the courtroom and has successfully won two jury trials in cases involving claims of discrimination.
Her experience includes:
- Representing employers in the defense of complex wage and hour claims, including claims arising under both state law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. For example, Molly has defended clients against allegations of exempt employee misclassification, off-the-clock work, donning and doffing, and missed meal breaks in all phases of litigation, including class and collective action certification and summary judgment.
- Defending employers in matters involving discrimination claims under both state and federal law, wrongful termination, harassment, and retaliation.
- Advising clients on the terms of their incentive compensation plans, including sales commission plans.
- Conducting sensitive workplace investigations for clients, including investigations involving high-level executives accused of misconduct.
About working at Seyfarth, Molly says, "I love working at the premier firm for labor and employment. Not only do I get to work on cutting-edge employment issues, but I get to do so while working with a network of highly experienced and amazing labor and employment attorneys."
Molly is an experienced employment litigator, representing clients across various industries in cases involving wage and hour claims and claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Molly has a wealth of experience in all phases of litigation, from the inception of a case through trial. She thrives in the courtroom and has successfully won two jury trials in cases involving claims of discrimination.
Her experience includes:
- Representing employers in the defense of complex wage and hour claims, including claims arising under both state law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. For example, Molly has defended clients against allegations of exempt employee misclassification, off-the-clock work, donning and doffing, and missed meal breaks in all phases of litigation, including class and collective action certification and summary judgment.
- Defending employers in matters involving discrimination claims under both state and federal law, wrongful termination, harassment, and retaliation.
- Advising clients on the terms of their incentive compensation plans, including sales commission plans.
- Conducting sensitive workplace investigations for clients, including investigations involving high-level executives accused of misconduct.
About working at Seyfarth, Molly says, "I love working at the premier firm for labor and employment. Not only do I get to work on cutting-edge employment issues, but I get to do so while working with a network of highly experienced and amazing labor and employment attorneys."
Education
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Education
- JD, Boston College Law School
Boston College Law Review, senior editor
Jessup International Law Moot Court Team oralist
Top Ten Oralist Award, Wendell F. Grimes Moot Court Competition - BA, Boston College
Admissions
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Admissions
- Massachusetts
Courts
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Courts
- US District Court, District of Massachusetts
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EXPERIENCE
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EXPERIENCE
- Won a complete defense verdict in a jury trial in Suffolk County Superior Court in a case alleging race and gender discrimination under Massachusetts law.
- Won a complete defense verdict in a jury trial in Norfolk County Superior Court in a case alleging handicap discrimination under Massachusetts law.
- Prevailed before Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for broker of door-to-door sales services on class action overtime and minimum wage claims brought by salespeople alleging to be jointly employed by the broker. In this case of first impression, the SJC rejected the application of the “ABC test” for joint employment and adopted the four-prong “totality of the circumstances” test applicable to joint employment claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Won summary judgment on Wage Act damages issue for employer in Massachusetts District Court, with the court holding that treble damages under the Wage Act are inappropriate where payment of wages has been made before a complaint is filed.
- Successfully handled sensitive workplace investigation involving alleged sexual harassment among senior executive leadership team.
- Won motion to dismiss Massachusetts Wage Act retaliation claim on behalf of retailer in Massachusetts Superior Court, with the court holding, as a matter of first impression, that a former employee cannot bring a Wage Act retalitaion claim based on conduct that occurred after his termination.
- Won summary judgment for employer on Wage Act claims in Massachusetts Superior Court, validating commission plan provisions requiring continued employment as a condition for payment eligibility.
- Won motion to dismiss claim for severance compensation brought by former senior executive of large retailer under the Massachusetts Wage Act.
- Compelled claims of named plaintiffs to individual arbitration in US District Court for the Middle District of Florida in FLSA collective action challenging exempt status of insurance claims handlers.
Related News & Insights
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Firm News
01/19/2024
Seyfarth Names 19 New Partners
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Recognition
11/21/2023
9 Seyfarth Attorneys Named 2023 “Top Lawyers” by Boston Magazine
-
Webinar
Oct 18, 2023
Regional Micro-Webinar: Workforce Realignment and Reductions in Force
-
Legal Update
Aug 24, 2023
First Circuit Finds Commission Plan’s Windfall Provision Permissible Under Massachusetts Wage Act
Select Recognition
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Select Recognition
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Boston Magazine's "Top Lawyers" List (Metro Corp.) (2023)
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
- Women's Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
Publications
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Publications
- Co-Author, "First Circuit Finds Commission Plan’s Windfall Provision Permissible Under Massachusetts Wage Act," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 24, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts PFML Update: DFML Releases New 2023 Poster and Employee Notices," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 17, 2022)
- Co-Author, Mass-Peculiarities: An Employer’s Guide to Wage & Hour Law in the Bay State, 2022 Edition, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (2022)
- Co-Author, "Sweeping Changes to Enforcement of the Massachusetts Wage Laws May Be On the Horizon, and It’s Not Good News for Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 27, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Is Arbitration the Answer: Vaccination Arbitration?" Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts PFML Update: Employees May Begin To Use Paid Family Leave To Care For A Family Member on July 1, 2021," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 30, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Is Arbitration the Answer: Can Companies Win Summary Judgment In Arbitration?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Is Arbitration The Answer: What About Mass Arbitration?," Legal Update: A Series on Arbitration Agreements, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2021)
- Co-Author, "A Series on Arbitration Agreements: Can Arbitration Agreements Protect Employers Against Class Actions?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 19, 2021)
- Co-Author, "A Series on Arbitration Agreements: Is Arbitration the Answer?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 5, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Opens Applications For PFML Bonding Leave For 2020 Births Or Child Placements And Releases Emergency Regulations Modifying Bonding Leave Period For Acute Care Hospitals," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2020)
- Co-Contributor, Premium Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) Laws Survey, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Releases Updates And New Forms Regarding Paid Family And Medical Leave," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 2, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts DFML Releases Updates Regarding PFML Private Plan Exemption Renewals and Deadlines, and An Employer Toolkit," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Finalizes Amendments To PFML Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave Proposes Further Amendments to PFML Regulations and Announces Hearing Dates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave Issues Proposed Amendments to PFML Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 11, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Issues Guidance On Insured Private Paid Family And Medical Leave Plans," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Business Litigation Session Rejects 'ABC Test' for Joint Employer Status," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 8, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts PFML Quarterly Returns and Contributions Due By January 31, 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Releases Updated Guidance On PFML Private Plan Exemption Process And New Bond Coverage Formulae," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 3, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts DFML Clarifies Standard For Including 1099-MISC Workers In Workforce Count And Reverses Course On Their Inclusion In Quarterly Reports," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 6, 2019)
- Co-Author, Mass-Peculiarities: An Employer’s Guide to Wage & Hour Law in the Bay State, 4th Edition, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 19, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Department of Family and Medical Leave Releases Final PFML Regulations And New Template Worker Notice Forms," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Governor Signs Legislation Amending Massachusetts Paid Family And Medical Leave Law And DFML Extends Worker Notice And Private Plan Application Deadlines And Announces Updated Contribution Rates," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 17, 2019)
- Co-Author, "BREAKING NEWS!!! Massachusetts Governor And Legislative Leaders Agree To 3-Month Delay Of July 1st Paid Family And Medical Leave Contributions," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 12, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Breaking News—Massachusetts DFML Clarifies That Businesses Do Not Have To Provide Written Notice To 1099 Contractors Where Such Contractors Make Up 50% Or Less Of The Massachusetts Workforce," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Breaking News — Massachusetts DFML Confirms That Employers May Be Approved Now For Private Plans That Do Not Provide Paid Leave Benefits Until 2021," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Hot Off The Presses: Massachusetts DFML Just Announced Extension Of May 31st Notice Deadline And June 30th Exemption Application Deadline," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts DFML Releases Private Plan Exemption Application And Guidance; Applications Due By June 30, 2019," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts DFML Releases Template Paid Family And Medical Leave Notices And Sets May 31, 2019 Distribution Deadline," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, “Terminating employees for off-duty conduct,” Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (April 4, 2019)
- Co-Author, Employers' Guide to Massachusetts Wage & Hour Law, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, “Company Investors and Board Members Off The Hook For Unpaid Wages In Massachusetts,” Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 5, 2018)
- Co-Author, “Too Personal To Proceed: Personal Bankers’ Certification Bid Bounced Again,” Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 8, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Budget Blues: Planning for a Possible Government Shutdown,” Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 28, 2017)
- Co-Author, Massachusetts Peculiarities: An Employer’s Guide to Wage & Hour Law in the Bay State, 3rd Edition, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 1, 2017)
- Co-Author, “DOJ and EEOC Release Diversity in Law Enforcement Report,” Employment Law Lookout, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 11, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Pay Equity in the Bay State: Renewed Focus on the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act,” Insights (Spring 2016)
- Co-Author, “Lifting the Weight: Conditional Certification Denied for Personal Trainers Claiming Off-the-Clock Work,” Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 26, 2016)
- "Forgiving the Unforgivable: Reinvigorating the Use of Executive Clemency in Capital Cases," Boston College Law Review (March 2013)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Co-Presenter, “Jury Trials in 2024: Seyfarth’s Employment Trial Team on Lessons from the Front Lines - Part 4: The Flip Side,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 25, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Conditional certification in the wake of Clark v. A&L Homecare and Training Center, et al.," National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "SJC Mandates Treble Damages for ALL Late Payments of Wages - Changes Employers Need to Make Now," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 8, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Arbitration: New Federal Legislation and California Update," National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 16, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "The Future of Arbitration - Part 1: Analyzing federal legislation precluding arbitration of sexual harassment claims," Webinar Series, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 1, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Conducting a Wage and Hour Deposition," National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting , Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 21, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Guidance on State and Local Paid Family Leave Laws – Part I: Spotlighting Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington and Washington, D.C. Paid Family Leave Developments," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 28, 2021)
Civic & Charitable
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Civic & Charitable
- Women's Bar Foundation
- City Year legal breakfast planning committee
Kudos
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Kudos
"Molly did a great job both prepping for [the mediation] and running the mediation." —Client feedback after Molly handled a mediation before a state administrative agency
"Molly is a star. She analyzes legal and factual issues well, is a strong writer, works hard, and has excellent client relationship skills."
Whether counseling clients or defending them in litigation, Molly provides top-notch services to her clients across the board.
More About Molly
As a well-rounded labor and employment practitioner, Molly is able to see the big picture for her clients. Whether counseling or litigating, Molly applies her knowledge and experience to achieve her clients’ legal objectives.
Molly is an experienced employment litigator, representing clients across various industries in cases involving wage and hour claims and claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Molly has a wealth of experience in all phases of litigation, from the inception of a case through trial. She thrives in the courtroom and has successfully won two jury trials in cases involving claims of discrimination.
Her experience includes:
- Representing employers in the defense of complex wage and hour claims, including claims arising under both state law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. For example, Molly has defended clients against allegations of exempt employee misclassification, off-the-clock work, donning and doffing, and missed meal breaks in all phases of litigation, including class and collective action certification and summary judgment.
- Defending employers in matters involving discrimination claims under both state and federal law, wrongful termination, harassment, and retaliation.
- Advising clients on the terms of their incentive compensation plans, including sales commission plans.
- Conducting sensitive workplace investigations for clients, including investigations involving high-level executives accused of misconduct.
About working at Seyfarth, Molly says, "I love working at the premier firm for labor and employment. Not only do I get to work on cutting-edge employment issues, but I get to do so while working with a network of highly experienced and amazing labor and employment attorneys."
Molly is an experienced employment litigator, representing clients across various industries in cases involving wage and hour claims and claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Molly has a wealth of experience in all phases of litigation, from the inception of a case through trial. She thrives in the courtroom and has successfully won two jury trials in cases involving claims of discrimination.
Her experience includes:
- Representing employers in the defense of complex wage and hour claims, including claims arising under both state law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. For example, Molly has defended clients against allegations of exempt employee misclassification, off-the-clock work, donning and doffing, and missed meal breaks in all phases of litigation, including class and collective action certification and summary judgment.
- Defending employers in matters involving discrimination claims under both state and federal law, wrongful termination, harassment, and retaliation.
- Advising clients on the terms of their incentive compensation plans, including sales commission plans.
- Conducting sensitive workplace investigations for clients, including investigations involving high-level executives accused of misconduct.
About working at Seyfarth, Molly says, "I love working at the premier firm for labor and employment. Not only do I get to work on cutting-edge employment issues, but I get to do so while working with a network of highly experienced and amazing labor and employment attorneys."
Education
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Education
- JD, Boston College Law School
Boston College Law Review, senior editor
Jessup International Law Moot Court Team oralist
Top Ten Oralist Award, Wendell F. Grimes Moot Court Competition - BA, Boston College
Admissions
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Admissions
- Massachusetts
Courts
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Courts
- US District Court, District of Massachusetts
Related Services
Related Services
EXPERIENCE
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EXPERIENCE
- Won a complete defense verdict in a jury trial in Suffolk County Superior Court in a case alleging race and gender discrimination under Massachusetts law.
- Won a complete defense verdict in a jury trial in Norfolk County Superior Court in a case alleging handicap discrimination under Massachusetts law.
- Prevailed before Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for broker of door-to-door sales services on class action overtime and minimum wage claims brought by salespeople alleging to be jointly employed by the broker. In this case of first impression, the SJC rejected the application of the “ABC test” for joint employment and adopted the four-prong “totality of the circumstances” test applicable to joint employment claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
-
Won summary judgment on Wage Act damages issue for employer in Massachusetts District Court, with the court holding that treble damages under the Wage Act are inappropriate where payment of wages has been made before a complaint is filed.
- Successfully handled sensitive workplace investigation involving alleged sexual harassment among senior executive leadership team.
- Won motion to dismiss Massachusetts Wage Act retaliation claim on behalf of retailer in Massachusetts Superior Court, with the court holding, as a matter of first impression, that a former employee cannot bring a Wage Act retalitaion claim based on conduct that occurred after his termination.
- Won summary judgment for employer on Wage Act claims in Massachusetts Superior Court, validating commission plan provisions requiring continued employment as a condition for payment eligibility.
- Won motion to dismiss claim for severance compensation brought by former senior executive of large retailer under the Massachusetts Wage Act.
- Compelled claims of named plaintiffs to individual arbitration in US District Court for the Middle District of Florida in FLSA collective action challenging exempt status of insurance claims handlers.
Related News & Insights
-
Firm News
01/19/2024
Seyfarth Names 19 New Partners
-
Recognition
11/21/2023
9 Seyfarth Attorneys Named 2023 “Top Lawyers” by Boston Magazine
-
Webinar
Oct 18, 2023
Regional Micro-Webinar: Workforce Realignment and Reductions in Force
-
Legal Update
Aug 24, 2023
First Circuit Finds Commission Plan’s Windfall Provision Permissible Under Massachusetts Wage Act
Select Recognition
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Select Recognition
-
Boston Magazine's "Top Lawyers" List (Metro Corp.) (2023)
Leadership & Professional Affiliations
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Leadership & Professional Affiliations
- Women's Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
Publications
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Publications
- Co-Author, "First Circuit Finds Commission Plan’s Windfall Provision Permissible Under Massachusetts Wage Act," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 24, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts PFML Update: DFML Releases New 2023 Poster and Employee Notices," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 17, 2022)
- Co-Author, Mass-Peculiarities: An Employer’s Guide to Wage & Hour Law in the Bay State, 2022 Edition, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (2022)
- Co-Author, "Sweeping Changes to Enforcement of the Massachusetts Wage Laws May Be On the Horizon, and It’s Not Good News for Employers," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 27, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Is Arbitration the Answer: Vaccination Arbitration?" Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 4, 2022)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts PFML Update: Employees May Begin To Use Paid Family Leave To Care For A Family Member on July 1, 2021," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 30, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Is Arbitration the Answer: Can Companies Win Summary Judgment In Arbitration?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 7, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Is Arbitration The Answer: What About Mass Arbitration?," Legal Update: A Series on Arbitration Agreements, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 30, 2021)
- Co-Author, "A Series on Arbitration Agreements: Can Arbitration Agreements Protect Employers Against Class Actions?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 19, 2021)
- Co-Author, "A Series on Arbitration Agreements: Is Arbitration the Answer?," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 5, 2021)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Opens Applications For PFML Bonding Leave For 2020 Births Or Child Placements And Releases Emergency Regulations Modifying Bonding Leave Period For Acute Care Hospitals," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 31, 2020)
- Co-Contributor, Premium Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) Laws Survey, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 15, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Releases Updates And New Forms Regarding Paid Family And Medical Leave," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 2, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts DFML Releases Updates Regarding PFML Private Plan Exemption Renewals and Deadlines, and An Employer Toolkit," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 1, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Finalizes Amendments To PFML Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 21, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave Proposes Further Amendments to PFML Regulations and Announces Hearing Dates," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 20, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave Issues Proposed Amendments to PFML Regulations," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 11, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Issues Guidance On Insured Private Paid Family And Medical Leave Plans," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 14, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Business Litigation Session Rejects 'ABC Test' for Joint Employer Status," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 8, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts PFML Quarterly Returns and Contributions Due By January 31, 2020," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 23, 2020)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts Releases Updated Guidance On PFML Private Plan Exemption Process And New Bond Coverage Formulae," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 3, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts DFML Clarifies Standard For Including 1099-MISC Workers In Workforce Count And Reverses Course On Their Inclusion In Quarterly Reports," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 6, 2019)
- Co-Author, Mass-Peculiarities: An Employer’s Guide to Wage & Hour Law in the Bay State, 4th Edition, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 19, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Department of Family and Medical Leave Releases Final PFML Regulations And New Template Worker Notice Forms," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Governor Signs Legislation Amending Massachusetts Paid Family And Medical Leave Law And DFML Extends Worker Notice And Private Plan Application Deadlines And Announces Updated Contribution Rates," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 17, 2019)
- Co-Author, "BREAKING NEWS!!! Massachusetts Governor And Legislative Leaders Agree To 3-Month Delay Of July 1st Paid Family And Medical Leave Contributions," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 12, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Breaking News—Massachusetts DFML Clarifies That Businesses Do Not Have To Provide Written Notice To 1099 Contractors Where Such Contractors Make Up 50% Or Less Of The Massachusetts Workforce," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 31, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Breaking News — Massachusetts DFML Confirms That Employers May Be Approved Now For Private Plans That Do Not Provide Paid Leave Benefits Until 2021," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 10, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Hot Off The Presses: Massachusetts DFML Just Announced Extension Of May 31st Notice Deadline And June 30th Exemption Application Deadline," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 1, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts DFML Releases Private Plan Exemption Application And Guidance; Applications Due By June 30, 2019," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Massachusetts DFML Releases Template Paid Family And Medical Leave Notices And Sets May 31, 2019 Distribution Deadline," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 18, 2019)
- Co-Author, “Terminating employees for off-duty conduct,” Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (April 4, 2019)
- Co-Author, Employers' Guide to Massachusetts Wage & Hour Law, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 30, 2019)
- Co-Author, “Company Investors and Board Members Off The Hook For Unpaid Wages In Massachusetts,” Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 5, 2018)
- Co-Author, “Too Personal To Proceed: Personal Bankers’ Certification Bid Bounced Again,” Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 8, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Budget Blues: Planning for a Possible Government Shutdown,” Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 28, 2017)
- Co-Author, Massachusetts Peculiarities: An Employer’s Guide to Wage & Hour Law in the Bay State, 3rd Edition, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 1, 2017)
- Co-Author, “DOJ and EEOC Release Diversity in Law Enforcement Report,” Employment Law Lookout, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 11, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Pay Equity in the Bay State: Renewed Focus on the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act,” Insights (Spring 2016)
- Co-Author, “Lifting the Weight: Conditional Certification Denied for Personal Trainers Claiming Off-the-Clock Work,” Wage & Hour Litigation Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 26, 2016)
- "Forgiving the Unforgivable: Reinvigorating the Use of Executive Clemency in Capital Cases," Boston College Law Review (March 2013)
Presentations
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Presentations
- Co-Presenter, “Jury Trials in 2024: Seyfarth’s Employment Trial Team on Lessons from the Front Lines - Part 4: The Flip Side,” Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 25, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Conditional certification in the wake of Clark v. A&L Homecare and Training Center, et al.," National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 21, 2023)
- Co-Presenter, "SJC Mandates Treble Damages for ALL Late Payments of Wages - Changes Employers Need to Make Now," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 8, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Arbitration: New Federal Legislation and California Update," National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 16, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "The Future of Arbitration - Part 1: Analyzing federal legislation precluding arbitration of sexual harassment claims," Webinar Series, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 1, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "Conducting a Wage and Hour Deposition," National Wage and Hour Litigation Practice Group Meeting , Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 21, 2021)
- Co-Presenter, "Guidance on State and Local Paid Family Leave Laws – Part I: Spotlighting Massachusetts, Connecticut, Washington and Washington, D.C. Paid Family Leave Developments," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 28, 2021)
Civic & Charitable
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Civic & Charitable
- Women's Bar Foundation
- City Year legal breakfast planning committee
Kudos
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Kudos
"Molly did a great job both prepping for [the mediation] and running the mediation." —Client feedback after Molly handled a mediation before a state administrative agency
"Molly is a star. She analyzes legal and factual issues well, is a strong writer, works hard, and has excellent client relationship skills."