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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 Associate Leadership Board 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

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Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave Finalizes Revised Regulations: Here’s What You Need to Know

August 13, 2020 | Blog | By Patricia Moran, Natalie C. Groot, Emma Follansbee

Under the Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Law, M.G.L. c. 175M (“MAPFML ”), employees and other covered individuals in the Commonwealth will be entitled to a generous set of new leave benefits and rights beginning January 1, 2021. On July 24, 2020 , the Department of Family and Medical Leave (the Department) issued updated MAPFML regulations effective July 24, 2020 (the “2020 Regulations”). These regulations make several key changes to the MAPFML regulations issued in 2019 (the “2019 Regulations”). In our companion post, we cover the key changes between the 2019 Regulations and the 2020 Regulations. This post examines, in depth, changes affecting the MAPFML “Private Plan” exemption pathway.
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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave 2020 Regulations – Focus on the Private Plan Exemption

August 13, 2020 | Blog | By Patricia Moran, Natalie C. Groot, Emma Follansbee

Under the Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Law, M.G.L. c. 175M (“MAPFML”), employees and other covered individuals in the Commonwealth will be entitled to a generous set of new leave benefits and rights beginning January 1, 2021. The Department of Family and Medical Leave (the “Department”) recently issued updated MAPFML regulations, effective July 24, 2020 (the “2020 Regulations”). These regulations make several key changes to the MAPFML regulations issued in 2019 (the “2019 Regulations”). In our companion post, we cover the key changes between the 2019 Regulations and the 2020 Regulations. This post examines, in depth, changes affecting the MAPFML “Private Plan” exemption pathway.
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Part Nine of the COVID-19 Roadmap Series: Ensuring Compliance – Leave Management

May 18, 2020 | Blog | By Corbin Carter, Natalie C. Groot, Michael Arnold, Andrew Matzkin

As management and human resources professionals are well aware, COVID-19 has drastically and rapidly impacted the workplace. Among other things, employees require more flexibility, employers are increasingly reliant upon remote work arrangements, and legislative and administrative responses to the pandemic from various levels of government have created new requirements for businesses, including new leave entitlements for employees. In Part Nine of our Roadmap Series, we explore key considerations surrounding leave management and compliance as employees and businesses navigate this new terrain.
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Under the new Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law, M.G.L c. 175M (“MAPFML”), employees and other covered individuals in the Commonwealth will be entitled to a generous set of new paid family and medical leave benefits and rights beginning January 1, 2021. While no benefits are available under the MAPFML until 2021, the Commonwealth is requiring employers to file quarterly employment and wage detail reports and make quarterly contributions to fund MAPFML benefits far in advance of 2021. More specifically, the first quarterly reports and contributions to the Commonwealth’s MAPFML fund (i.e. to cover the period from October 1 to December 31, 2019) must be remitted on or before January 31, 2020. In light of this approaching deadline, the following are the key steps relating to these quarterly reporting and contribution requirements.
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Under the new Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law, M.G.L c. 175M (“MAPFML”), employees and other covered individuals in the Commonwealth will be entitled to a generous set of new paid leave benefits and rights beginning January 1, 2021.
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The Bubbler

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

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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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“Ban the Box” Updates in Massachusetts

June 8, 2018 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot

“Ban the Box” laws prohibit or limit an employer’s ability to ask a job applicant about his or her criminal record. States, counties and cities have enacted this legislation to help applicants with criminal records combat additional barriers to securing employment. We’ve written about these laws as enacted in New Jersey, Washington, D.C., New York City, and California.
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The Bubbler - June 2018

June 6, 2018 | Blog | By Natalie C. Groot

With the summer kicking off, it is a good opportunity for employers to review and refresh their employment practices to ensure compliance with developments on the federal, state and legal landscape.This Bubbler Post will review our earlier guidance and (hopefully!) prompt you to review your employment practices:
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News & Press

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Mintz is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 35 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2024.

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187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

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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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podcasts

Mintz on Air: Predictions and Practical Policies - Employee Handbooks: Do You or Don't You?

January 27, 2025 | Podcast | By Jennifer Rubin, Natalie C. Groot

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

Recognition & Awards

  • Featured in Best Lawyers in America Ones to Watch, Labor and Employment Law - Management; Litigation - Labor and Employment (2024 - 2025)

  • Super Lawyers: Included on the list of Massachusetts Rising Stars (2022-2024)

  • 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)

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

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Involvement

  • Member, Mintz Pro Bono Committee
  • Member, Associate Leadership Board of the 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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