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Ask the Hotline: Non-Compete Agreements

Question I have been hearing recently about a federal effort to ban non-compete agreements. Is it really going…

Workforce

Interactive Process Supports Employer’s Defense of ADA Claim

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to engage in an interactive dialogue with employees with disabilities…

Workforce

Can an apprentice program help your company?

AIM President John Regan’s annual State of Massachusetts Business Address last week highlighted the importance of employers strengthening…

Business

This Week in Massachusetts – February 14, 2023

Leaders Look to Increase Manufacturing as Semiconductor Shortage Continues NBC Boston – Semiconductors are one of the most…

Employment Law

Following Massachusetts’ Lead: Non-Competes Should Be Left To The States

By Dawn Mertineit and Kate Perrelli The FTC recently announced a proposed rule that, if implemented in its…

Human Resources

Ask the Hotline | Navigating Small-Claims Court

Question We are considering taking legal action against a former employee for theft of company property. When I…

Human Resources | Workforce

Appeals Court Limits FLSA Administrative Exemption

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (which includes Massachusetts) recently reversed a lower court’s award…

Workforce

Workplace Safety Violations Carry Big Price Tag

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published its annual list of increases to the civil penalties the…

This Week in Massachusetts – February 7

Economic Secretary Yvonne Hao Talks about Issues Facing the Berkshires Boston Globe – The state’s new economic secretary,…