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Military Employment Rights Act Marks 30 Years

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA or “the…

Business | Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Company Shutdowns Pose Challenges

Employers frequently schedule companywide shutdowns during peak summer or winter holidays, generally for one to two weeks. Effectively…

Human Resources | Workforce

Keep Emergency Contact Numbers for Employees

Question We recently had an employee not show up for work or call for several days.  Out of…

Employment Law | Human Resources

State, National Issues Challenge Employers

AIM Vice President of Government Affairs Sam Larson highlighted several legislative issues at the May HR Roundtable. The…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

OSHA to Allow Third Parties at Inspections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a final rule allowing an employee or a third-party…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: Volunteers, Interns and Trainees

Question We are about to hire some people for the summer. Can you clarify the differences between volunteers,…

Business | Education | Tax & Finances

Senate Passes Budget; Blueprint Heads to Conference Committee

By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs The Massachusetts Senate last week unanimously approved a $58 billion budget…

Business | Energy | Environment

Don’t Miss the Climate Technology Opportunity

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Massachusetts stands at the dawn of a “climatech” revolution that will allow…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

The Two-Factor Theory of Employee Motivation

By Chris Deubert Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP The United States is experiencing a historically tight and…