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Time to Prepare for Winter Weather
As winter looms, the clock changes, and the days begin to shorten, many employers have questions about how…
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Health Policy Commission Holds Hearing on Costs
The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC), the independent state agency created in 2012 to monitor and report on…
November 12, 2023
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State Senate to Vote on Drug Cost Bill
The Massachusetts Senate will take up a major bill on Wednesday – the last day of formal sessions…
November 12, 2023
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AIM Executive Named to Board of Compass Working Capital
Karen Wallace, Executive Vice President of Marketing at Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), has joined the Board of…
November 12, 2023
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AIM President Brooke Thomson named 2023 Women’s Circle Honoree
AIM President Brooke M. Thomson has been named among five 2023 Winner’s Circle honorees by the Massachusetts Women’s…
November 12, 2023
Read MoreWhy Inclusive Communication Matters in the Workplace
By Sarah A. Scala, M. Ed, PCC https://www.sarahscala.com Effective communication is the centerpiece of a thriving workplace. However,…
November 5, 2023
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Business Confidence Rises in October
Massachusetts employers appear to be just as ambivalent about the state of the economy as many experts. The…
November 3, 2023
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The Enduring Value of Manufacturing
By Leslie Greis, Kinefac Corporation and Michael Keneally, Acutech Packaging Co-Chairs, AIM Manufacturing Committee The national observance of Manufacturing…
November 3, 2023
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Ask the Hotline | How Do I Control Moonlighting?
Question We are concerned about our employees moonlighting. What options are there for us to limit or better…
October 31, 2023
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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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