Business Confidence Weakens in September

Human Resources

Ask the Hotline: The CROWN Act

Question We have a dress and grooming policy that requires employees to tie their hair back when they’re…

Business Confidence Rebounds in July

Business Confidence Rebounds in July Massachusetts employers shrugged off inflation, rising interest rates and a second consecutive quarter…

The Week in Massachusetts – August 3, 2022

Baker Says Taxpayers Could Receive ‘North of $2.5 Billion’ in Tax Relief Boston Globe – With state coffers…

Diversity | Workforce

How to Create and Leverage DEI Programs as a Business Strategy

by Punam Rogers – Attorney; Constangy The key to effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is creating…

This Week in Massachusetts – July 26, 2022

Jobless Rate Ticks Down, but Picture is Fuzzy 24 Talker – The statewide unemployment rate dropped to 3.7%…

Welcome to August

August may represent the dog days of summer, but it is also the time of many observances. Perhaps…

Employer Loses Non-Compete Enforcement Action

A recent court case highlights the importance of detail as well as the consequences when an employer seeks…

Human Resources

Ask the Hotline | Volunteer Firefighter is Late for Work

Question An employee called this morning to say he would be late to work because he was serving…

Workforce

COVID Does Not Trigger WARN Exemption

Does the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) natural disaster exception law provide a shield for Covid-19-related layoffs?…

Manufacturing

Choosing and Implementing an ERP System ( Part 1)

By Josh Chernin, Business Improvement Group Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems connect all functions of a business so…

Workforce

How a Goals-Oriented Approach to Succession Planning Can Be an Advantage

By Christopher Dhanraj Managing Principal;   CLA Key insights Make decisions based on your individual goals, not emotion. Lean…

Tax & Finances

News from the Feds

Form I-9 Deadline to Update Expired List B Documents is July 31 There is a new development on…

Human Resources | Workforce

Court Upholds Discipline of Workers Who Wore BLM Masks

The federal First Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal by employees at multiple Whole Foods stores who…

Human Resources

Ask the Hotline | The Americans with Disabilities Act

Question An employee recently requested a reasonable accommodation based on her disability. This is the first time we…

This Week in Massachusetts – July 12

Lawmakers Promise Tax Relief; Package Mirrors Much of what Baker Pitched in January. Boston Globe – With just…

Workforce

Should we treat our employees like we treat our clients?

by Punam Rogers – Attorney; Constangy Yes. Here’s why- All employers invest time, energy, money in marketing strategies…

This Week in Massachusetts, July 6, 2022

The Growing Split between Workers and Bosses on Returning to the Office Boston Globe – There’s a new…

July is a Month of Celebrations

Most days in July seem to focus on food, refreshments, and cooking. The Fourth of July Also known…

Employment Law

Out of Time – Employment Laws Carry Statutes of Limitation

Question I know that many different laws have statutes of limitation. Could you review the different employment laws…

Workforce

Massachusetts Law and Out-of-State Remote Workers

Many employers find they have employees now residing in other states and working remotely.  Those employers may want…

Tax & Finances

HR News Briefs | IRS Boosts Mileage Rate

IRS Increases Mileage Rate for Second half of 2022 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced in early June…