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This Week in Massachusetts – January 4

Notable Changes in Government This Week The start of an odd-numbered year marks the beginning of several transitions…

Health Care

The Economic Case for Supporting Caregivers

By Vasundhra Sangar No one could have predicted the difficulties of establishing a “new normal” in the workplace…

This Week in Massachusetts – December 20, 2022

More Big Development Could Soon Land Alongside the BCEC Boston Globe – The D Street corridor between the…

Tax & Finances

Mass Millionaires’ Tax Has Passed: Now what?

Yvan Bodart, CFA | Managing Director Kathy Sablone, JD, AEP® | Chief Planning Officer On November 8, 2022,…

Energy

All-In Approach Required for Electric Stability

By Bob Rio When temperatures drop and darkness comes earlier, New Englanders know it’s time to prepare for…

Human Resources

REAL ID Enforcement Delayed

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles recently announced those waiting for the enforcement of REAL ID will wait…

Human Resources

Report Highlights Recent Trends in Discrimination Litigation and Enforcement

The recently released Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) annual report for Fiscal Year 2022 offers employers a glimpse…

Human Resources

Ask the Hotline: Layoffs and Final Pay

Question Our company is facing temporary budget cuts, which will unfortunately cause us to lay off a group…

Human Resources

MCAD Claim Fails on Issue of Pretext

The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) recently dismissed claims of age and gender discrimination brought by a 66-year-old…

This Week in Massachusetts – December 13, 2022

After Two Years of Muted Celebrations, Holiday Parties are Back Boston Globe – The real estate firm Redgate…

Human Resources

Health Cost, Accessibility Issues Re-Emerge

By Vasundhra Sangar The cost of providing affordable and accessible health care to employees has been a dominant…

This Week in Massachusetts – December 6, 2022

US Hiring Stays Strong, Complicating Fed’s Inflation Fight Boston Herald – The nation’s employers kept hiring briskly in…

Tax & Finances

Family Philanthropy: Bridging the Generation Gap and Working Together

By Susan Winer, Chief Operating Officer, Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd Philanthropy is not just a “good” thing to engage…

Business Confidence

Business Confidence Rises to 14-Month High

Business confidence surged to a 14-month high during November as Massachusetts employers saw signs of growth despite inflation,…

For the Massachusetts Economy: It Is All About Being Attractive

CEO’s note – The year 2023 will bring a new Massachusetts governor, a new session of the state…

Human Resources

Ask the Hotline – When Christmas Falls on a Sunday

Question Christmas Day, December 25, falls on a Sunday this year. I know that certain holidays like Christmas…

Human Resources

Signing Bonuses and Pay Equity

Many employers are advertising open positions that offer signing bonuses to incentivize applicants to help fill job vacancies. …

Welcome to December

We’ve made it to the end of the year! In many ways, the last month of the year…

This Week in Massachusetts – November 29, 2022

Healey Faces New Challenge: Saying How She’ll Govern Boston Globe – When asked recently whether she would revive…

10 Business Strategies to Prepare for a Recession

By Eric Gelb, CPA, Senior Managing Director and Elisha M. Brestovansky, CPA, MBA, Senior Manager In an economy…

This Week in Massachusetts – November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving Dinner Costs 20 Percent More this Year Boston Herald – Just like everything else these days, your…