First Circuit: A PIP Does Not Necessarily Constitute an Adverse Employment Action

In a win for employers, the First Circuit in Walsh v. HNTB Corporation has offered welcome clarity on the reach of the Supreme Court’s “some harm” standard as it relates to performance improvement plans. We discuss the decision below and look forward to exploring it further – along with other important employment law issues – at our upcoming 2026 Mintz Employment Law Summit.... By: Mintz - Employment Viewpoints