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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…

Business | Employment Law

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…

Business

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…

Business

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…

Business

No laborers? No problem!

How companies can cope with industry-wide labor shortages By Annemarie Abdo, Vice President of Human Resources, Catania Oils…

Business

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…

How Will Your Employees Benefit Plan Be Affected by Changes to Form 5500

9/11/23 Key insights Annual revisions to the 2023 Form 5500 Series include modified methodology in determining participant counts,…

Business

Business Confidence Remains Steady in August

Confidence among Massachusetts businesses held steady during August as employers remained slightly optimistic amid a resilient economy that…

Business

This Week in Massachusetts – September 6

Boston Globe: Is it Time to Wear a Mask Again? As new COVID variants gain traction, reinfections become…

Business

Driving Portfolio Value with Data Analytics

By Craig Arends   CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CliftonLarsonAllen) to the reader. For more information, visit CLAconnect.com. Private equity firms and…

Business

This Week in Massachusetts – August 29

State House News: Red Line Segment Closing for 16 Days of Repairs in October The MBTA will fully…

Human Resources

Preparing for a Plant Closing, Mass Layoff or Reduction in Force

Many businesses are still struggling to find employees, but recent business closings serve as a reminder that employers…

Human Resources

Ask the Helpline: Confidentiality in Sexual-Harassment Investigations

Question An employee came into Human Resources to “let us know” that her supervisor has made comments that…

Human Resources

NLRB Ruling Expands Protected Activities

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) earlier this month issued a decision that calls into question the lawfulness…

Why Employee Culture in the Workplace Plays an Outsized Role in Benefits

3 MIN READ THE ONE MINUTE TAKEAWAY Are you concerned about your workplace culture? Global employee benefits brokerage…

Business

This Week in Massachusetts – August 7

Boston Globe: Hiring is Strong, but Exodus of MBTA Employees Thwarts Agency’s Efforts The general manager of the…

Employment Law

Ask the Helpline: Topping Off PFML Benefits with Paid Time Off

Question We have an employee who will soon go out on medical leave, and she has saved her…

Business

Company’s Prohibition on Black Lives Matter Buttons Violated the Law

A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge recently ruled that a Washington grocery store chain’s prohibition…

Business

Pay Transparency, Data Reporting Laws Would Impose New Obligations on Employers

Two bills that are making their way through the legislature could affect many Massachusetts employers.  Both bills are…

Technology

DOJ Proposes New Web Accessibility Rule

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently proposed new standards of accessibility for websites and mobile applications…

Business | Human Resources

How to Create an Effective Workplace Mental Health Strategy

Employers have an important role to play in addressing their employees’ mental health, helping employees’ stability, happiness, and…