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Tariffs Threaten to Impede Massachusetts Economy

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The ill-considered and constitutionally dubious global tariffs imposed today by the Trump…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

What HR Needs to Know about Wage Theft

Wage theft is a hot topic in headlines and legislation. To help AIM members stay compliant and avoid…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline | Reasonable Suspicion

Question A manager just told me he thinks one of his employees is under the influence this morning. …

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Economic Development | Transportation | Workforce

Transportation Supports Economic Development, Opportunity

Frederick W. Clark, Jr., right, President of AIM member Bridgewater State University, celebrates the inaugural run of the…

Business | Regulation

The New ‘Junk Fee’ Law: What You Need to Know

By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs  Massachusetts businesses must prepare to comply with sweeping new regulations on…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Massachusetts | Massachusetts Legislature | Public Policy

Takeda Executive, House Speaker, Senate President to Highlight AIM Annual Meeting

A prominent Massachusetts biopharmaceutical executive, the commonwealth’s two top lawmakers and a Springfield organization helping people to find…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Hiring Minors for Summer Employment

Many employers may consider hiring minors for the summer as the school year winds down. We’re sharing an…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: Are PFML Benefits Taxable?

Question Has there been an update on the tax treatment of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits?…

Employment Law | Human Resources

A Guide to Seasonal Employment Certification

Some Massachusetts employers may be able to seek relief from a portion of their unemployment insurance (UI) contributions…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Diversity

AIM CEO Honored for Championing Women in the Workplace

AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson and Governor Maura Healey are among 12 leaders honored with the 2025…

Economic Development | Economy | Life Sciences

NIH Cuts Have Major Implications for Massachusetts Economy

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The National Institutes of Health (NIH) last week terminated millions of dollars…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Confidence | Economy

Business Confidence Tumbles in February

Business confidence posted its largest one-month drop since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic during February as employer…

Women in their Own Words | Stories of Success and Inspiration

Associated Industries of Massachusetts is celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day by publishing Women in their…

Economy | International

Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: What You Need to Know

By Eric Lesser, Esq. Senior Counsel, WilmerHale Overview | What is happening today, March 4, 2025? On February…

Education | Technology | Workforce

A Wise Investment in Career Technical Education

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Anyone who has tried to hire a plumber, auto technician or construction…

Budget | Housing | Life Sciences | Massachusetts Legislature

Senate Budget Chief Cautious in Face of Federal Uncertainty

The Massachusetts Legislature will be cautious in assembling the state budget this year in the face of potential…

Employment Law | Human Resources

Employer Responsibilities with Service Animals

Is it a service animal, an emotional support animal or a pet? Only the Americans with Disabilities Act…

Ask the Helpline | Volunteers, Interns and Trainees

Question We are about to hire some college students for the summer. Can you clarify the differences between…

Education | Workforce

AIM, Others Urge Use of MCAS as Transitional Assessment Tool

Dear Member of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, We are writing regarding your effort to draft…

FInancial Services

Saving for Higher Education

By Webster Bank An essential but sometimes overlooked component of a family’s financial plan is preparing for the…

Business | Human Resources | Workforce

Massachusetts Employers Meet Changing Social Expectations

By Brooke Thomson, President & CEO Associated Industries of Massachusetts (Editor’s note – The following column appeared in…