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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…
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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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Including Digital in Your Budget Process
By Tim Dively of CLA Every year at this time, financial institutions plan their budget for the upcoming…
September 22, 2023
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NLRB Sets New Standard for Bargaining Orders
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently decided a case (Cemex Construction) that will allow the board to…
September 19, 2023
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Cautionary Tales from Massachusetts Federal District Court
Four recent cases in the US District Court for Massachusetts turned out badly for employers. The cases dealt…
September 19, 2023
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Ask the Hotline | Government Proposes Boost to Overtime Eligibility
Question I have heard that the government is raising the overtime threshold for some employees. Is that true…
September 19, 2023
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This Week in Massachusetts – September 19
Boston Globe: One Congress, Boston’s Newest Skyscraper, Makes its Debut When State Street Corp. signed the lease for…
September 19, 2023
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No laborers? No problem!
How companies can cope with industry-wide labor shortages By Annemarie Abdo, Vice President of Human Resources, Catania Oils…
September 14, 2023
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This Week in Massachusetts – September 12
State House News: Multiple Reports Point to Brightening Economic Prospects The Massachusetts economy keeps driving ahead and that recession…
September 12, 2023
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