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Ask the Hotline | How Do I Control Moonlighting?
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Supervisor’s Knowledge of Retaliation Reverses Employer’s Summary Judgment
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently overturned an award of summary judgment granted to the state’s prison system in…
October 31, 2023
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Updates on Form I-9, Overtime Regulations
November brings important milestones on two changes to compliance requirements for two federal laws. The changes affect the…
October 31, 2023
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Elevate Your Leadership Game: A Quick Guide on Interpersonal Bias
By Sarah A. Scala, M. Ed, PCC https://www.sarahscala.com In the workplace today, understanding and addressing biases is critical…
October 27, 2023
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Massachusetts Economy: A Home for Everyone and a Reliable Way to Get There
Editor’s note – AIM Vice President of Government Affairs Sam Larson wrote the following article in January about…
October 19, 2023
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Healey Housing Approach Taking Shape
OCT. 10, 2023….While the wait continues for a housing bond bill, the Healey administration’s housing production vision is…
October 18, 2023
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EEOC Proposes Updated Workplace Harassment Guidance
Looking for a chance to help shape public policy? Now is your opportunity. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
October 17, 2023
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Court Upholds Decision on Accommodation
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently confirmed a finding by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) that a hospital…
October 17, 2023
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Changes to Average Weekly Wage Affect Benefits
Massachusetts publishes the state average weekly wage (SAWW) each year on October 1. The SAWW is important because…
October 17, 2023
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Ask the Helpline: Manufacturers Opening on Columbus and Veterans Day
Question My company is a manufacturer, and we were unexpectedly hit with a large order that will require…
October 17, 2023
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AIM ALERT: Two Major Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Coming Soon to Massachusetts
Massachusetts employers should be on notice of two significant changes to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave…
October 16, 2023
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AIM ALERT: Two Major Changes to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Coming Soon to Massachusetts
Massachusetts employers should be on notice of two significant changes to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave…
October 13, 2023
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The Hispanic Opportunity in MA
By Eduardo Crespo, CEO Hispanic Market Solution ecrespo@hispanicmarketsolution.com Lawrence, MA, and Deerfield Beach, FL Introduction. As a contribution…
October 10, 2023
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5 Ways Manufacturers Can Achieve Cost Efficiency
Vincenzo Botta CPA, CGMA, Partner, Withum Team Leader, Massachusetts Construction Services Embracing Technology for Efficiency Gains The allure…
October 9, 2023
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Business Confidence Falls in September
Confidence among Massachusetts businesses fell back into pessimistic territory during September as employers faced concerns over slowing orders…
October 9, 2023
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First major Massachusetts tax cut in over a decade: Top 5 Things You Need to Know
After months of negotiations, the Massachusetts state legislature has finally agreed to pass a tax package that provides…
October 4, 2023
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Ask the Helpline: Resources on Health, Wage Law
Question I didn’t have the opportunity to attend last week’s Human Resource Roundtable on health care and the…
October 3, 2023
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SJC Will Revisit Pay for Commissioned Sales Employees
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) will hear arguments this week in a furniture store’s challenge to a…
October 3, 2023
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Were Commissions Due on Final Day of Work?
Non-payment-of-wage cases based on the private right of action embedded in the wage law continue to mark the…
October 3, 2023
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This Week in Massachusetts – September 26
Editor’s note – This is the final edition of This Week in Massachusetts. Stay tuned as AIM introduces…
September 26, 2023
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Including Digital in Your Budget Process — Part 2
By Tim Dively by CLA In Part 1 of this blog series, we focused on the importance of…
September 22, 2023
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