Overview
Resolving labor and employment disputes is at the heart of attorney Fran DeLuca’s practice.
Employers in the financial services, technology, health care, life sciences, and manufacturing industries rely on him to represent them in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies in a wide array of disputes, including sensitive allegations of discrimination and harassment, high-stakes wage and hour class actions, and unfair competition matters. Regardless of the type of case, Fran develops creative and practical litigation strategies to reduce or eliminate potential exposure and achieve clients’ goals. His strategies have led to favorable results, including dismissals and summary judgment, in a variety of matters.
Recognizing that, as Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Fran regularly counsels national, regional, and local employers of all sizes on litigation-avoidance strategies, such as developing and maintaining compliant employment policies, protecting trade secrets and confidential information, and handling terminations so as to minimize the risk of claims that can be costly and damaging to an employer’s reputation. Fran also conducts internal investigations to assist employers in determining the cause of potential problems before they undermine employee morale and lead to time-consuming disputes.
Earlier in his career, Fran served as a temporary law clerk to Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Focus Areas
Experience
- Federal Bar Association, Employment Law, Social Security, and Disability Law Committee of the Massachusetts Chapter, Co-Chair (Past)
- Greater Rhode Island Labor and Employment Relations Association, Executive Board Member – Management
- Rhode Island Bar Association, Labor Law & Employment Committee
- Rhode Island Society for Human Resources Management, Director of Legislative Affairs
- U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, Conference Planning Committee, Member (Past)
Recognition
- Chambers USA: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business Massachusetts—Labor & Employment "Up & Coming" (2023), "Associate to Watch" (2022)
- The Legal 500 United States, Workplace and Employment Counseling (2023)
- BTI Client Service All-Star (2022)
- The Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch,” Labor and Employment Law – Management (2023), Litigation – Labor and Employment (2024)
Credentials
Education
- Boston University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2014)
- Roger Williams University (B.A., summa cum laude, 2011)
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Professional & Community Involvement
- Federal Bar Association, Employment Law, Social Security, and Disability Law Committee of the Massachusetts Chapter, Co-Chair (Past)
- Greater Rhode Island Labor and Employment Relations Association, Executive Board Member – Management
- Rhode Island Bar Association, Labor Law & Employment Committee
- Rhode Island Society for Human Resources Management, Director of Legislative Affairs
- U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, Conference Planning Committee, Member (Past)
Media
Events
Upcoming Events
- May 14-15, 2024
Past Events
- September 27-28, 2023
- September 13-14, 2023
Insights
Insights
- Media CoverageFeatured Profile: “From His First Job Detailing Cars to Litigating High-Stakes Employment Cases, Fran DeLuca Knows the ...4 minute read
- BlogsFirst Circuit Upholds Employer’s Discretion to Reduce Commission Payments Under the Massachusetts Wage Act5 minute read
- Firm Announcements
Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Recognized by 2024 Best Lawyers for Excellence in the Legal Profession
12 minute read - BlogsRhode Island’s 2023 Legislative Session Ends with the Passage and Defeat of Significant Employment Proposals6 minute read
- Firm Announcements
Epstein Becker Green Earns National Recognition and High Rankings in the 2023 Edition of Legal 500
3 minute read - Firm Announcements
Epstein Becker Green Recognized for Focused Excellence Across Core Practice Areas in Chambers USA 2023
5 minute read - PublicationsWhistleblower Internal Investigations: Special Considerations—2023 Update1 minute read
- PublicationsWhistleblower Policies, Programs, and Investigations—2023 Update1 minute read
- Media CoverageLaw360 Names the Ten Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Who Moved Up the Ranks in Q1 20232 minute read
- Blogs
Supreme Court’s Helix Energy Solutions Group Decision Clarifies Salary-Basis Test for Highly Compensated Employees ...
4 minute read - BlogsAccurate Job Descriptions Remain Critical for ADA Compliance4 minute read
- PublicationsUS Whistleblower Developments for Multinational Employers4 minute read
- Media Coverage
As Featured in Law360: Epstein Becker Green Elevates 10 Attorneys to Member
2 minute read - Firm AnnouncementsEpstein Becker Green Announces 2023 PromotionsOctober 28, 20225 minute read
- Firm Announcements
Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Recognized by 2023 Best Lawyers for Excellence in the Legal Profession
11 minute read - BlogsRhode Island Enacts Tip Protection Law2 minute read
- Firm AnnouncementsChambers USA 2022 Recognizes Epstein Becker Green's Focused Excellence in Core Practice Areas: Distinguished in ...4 minute read
- BlogsMassachusetts Appeals Court Rejects Whistleblower’s Constructive Discharge Claim2 minute read
- Firm Announcements
Epstein Becker Green’s Brian Cesaratto and Francesco DeLuca Named 2022 BTI Client Service All-Stars
3 minute read - BlogsFive Fast Facts on Boston’s Indoor Vaccine Mandate6 minute read
- BlogsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rejects “ABC Test” for Determining Joint Employment Under Minimum Fair Wage Law ...4 minute read
- BlogsSupreme Judicial Court Clarifies Breadth of COVID-19 Tolling Order5 minute read
- PublicationsAttorney-Client Privilege & Employee-to-Employee Communications2 minute read
- BlogsNovel Massachusetts Decision Finds Waiver of Right to Compel Arbitration Based on Pre-Litigation Actions4 minute read
- BlogsProposed Massachusetts Law Classifying App-Based Drivers as Independent Contractors Clears First Step of Ballot ...3 minute read
- PublicationsEmployers, Take Note: Rhode Island Amends Equal Pay, Whistleblower, and Temporary Caregiver Laws9 minute read
- BlogsFederal District Court Decision Highlights Importance of Thoughtful Drafting in Arbitration Agreements5 minute read
- BlogsBack in the Saddle: SEC’s Whistleblower Program Is in Full Swing Under the Biden Administration5 minute read
- PublicationsMassachusetts Becomes Latest State to Enact COVID-19 Sick Leave11 minute read
- PublicationsWhistleblower Internal Investigations: Special Considerations
- PublicationsWhistleblower Policies, Programs, and Investigations
- BlogsMassachusetts Case Highlights Importance of Clear Communication in Compensation Plans2 minute read
- BlogsMassachusetts Case Highlights Importance of Clear Communication in Compensation Plans6 minute read
- BlogsAlston v. Spiegel: A Reminder That Sanctions May Provide Employers with a Tool to Deter Frivolous Suits6 minute read
- BlogsPost-Employment Actions May Trigger Liability for Retaliation Under the False Claims Act6 minute read
- PublicationsWhat Employers Need to Know About Massachusetts’ New Requirements for Calculating Tipped Employees' Wages
- PublicationsCalculating Tipped Workers’ Wages in Massachusetts
- PublicationsMassachusetts Federal Court Decision Highlights the Importance of FMLA Training and Compliance
- PublicationsThe First Year of Litigation Under the Defend Trade Secrets Act: What Employers Need to Know
- PublicationsNew Hampshire Supreme Court Quickly Disposes of Whistle-Blower Claims
- PublicationsCan Employers Discipline Employees for "Self-Help Discovery"? Massachusetts Decision Raises More Questions Than Answers ...
- PublicationsCan a Massachusetts Religious School Refuse to Employ a Worker in a Same Sex Marriage?
- PublicationsHandling Worker Requests for an Irritant-Free Workplace Under ADA