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Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Tumbles in April

Confidence among Massachusetts employers last month hit its lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic closed down much of…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business

AIM Members Elect Officers, Directors

AIM members elected seven business leaders to serve for the first time on the association’s board of directors…

Business Management | Manufacturing

From the Navy to Amazon: Leading Manufacturing Innovation

Editor’s Note: May is National Military Appreciation Month. Erika McClosky’s professional path—beginning in naval operations and culminating in…

Employment Law | Human Resources

Navigating Meal-Break and Rest-Day Waivers

Waivers to state law governing meal breaks and days of rest may help companies maintain flexibility while protecting…

No Lie: Surge of Lawsuits Targets Polygraph Disclosure

Massachusetts law has banned the use of lie-detector tests in employment for decades. Now, a surge of lawsuits…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Regulation

Prepare for EEO-1 Reporting Changes

Question How should we prepare for the 2024 EEO-1 reporting changes, especially with updates to gender reporting and…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Ballot of Election for AIM Board of Directors

The Nominating and Governance Committee of the AIM Board of Directors is pleased to nominate the following business…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economy | Massachusetts Legislature | Public Policy

Join the Celebration of Massachusetts Employers

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO It’s time to celebrate Massachusetts employers and the central role they play…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Manufacturing

Manufacturers Meet to Address Key Issues

Tariffs, taxes, energy and regulation are the most pressing issues facing American manufacturers in 2025, a national expert…

Energy | Environment | Transportation

State Pauses Enforcement of Rule on Electric Trucks

By Magda Garncarz Vice President, Government Affairs Massachusetts environmental regulators have delayed enforcement of the controversial Advanced Clean…

Economy | International

Tariffs Highlight Sprawling US-Canada Trade Relationship

AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson speaks at a press conference with Governor Maura Healey on tariffs Wednesday….

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Education

AIM: Use 10th Grade MCAS to Determine Competence

April 4, 2025 Dear Members of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: The Associated Industries of Massachusetts…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy

Business Turns Pessimistic

Massachusetts businesses turned pessimistic during March as uncertainty surrounding tariffs and rising costs pushed employer sentiment to its…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Court Rejects Compensation Complaint but Upholds Retaliation Claim

An employee recently sued his employer, claiming the company failed to pay him the commission he was owed…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline | Rounding

Question We are struggling to get our employees to punch in on time. Is there any program or…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Massachusetts Legislature | Public Policy

Business Groups Set Out Policy Agenda

April 2, 2025 Dear Senate President Spilka and Speaker Mariano: On behalf of four of the state’s leading…

Tariffs Threaten to Impede Massachusetts Economy

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The ill-considered and constitutionally dubious global tariffs imposed today by the Trump…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

What HR Needs to Know about Wage Theft

Wage theft is a hot topic in headlines and legislation. To help AIM members stay compliant and avoid…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline | Reasonable Suspicion

Question A manager just told me he thinks one of his employees is under the influence this morning. …

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economic Development | Transportation | Workforce

Transportation Supports Economic Development, Opportunity

Frederick W. Clark, Jr., right, President of AIM member Bridgewater State University, celebrates the inaugural run of the…

Business | Regulation

The New ‘Junk Fee’ Law: What You Need to Know

By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs  Massachusetts businesses must prepare to comply with sweeping new regulations on…