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Business Confidence Remains Steady in August
Confidence among Massachusetts businesses held steady during August as employers remained slightly optimistic amid a resilient economy that…
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Preparing for a Plant Closing, Mass Layoff or Reduction in Force
Many businesses are still struggling to find employees, but recent business closings serve as a reminder that employers…
August 22, 2023
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Ask the Helpline: Confidentiality in Sexual-Harassment Investigations
Question An employee came into Human Resources to “let us know” that her supervisor has made comments that…
Human Resources
NLRB Ruling Expands Protected Activities
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) earlier this month issued a decision that calls into question the lawfulness…
Why Employee Culture in the Workplace Plays an Outsized Role in Benefits
3 MIN READ THE ONE MINUTE TAKEAWAY Are you concerned about your workplace culture? Global employee benefits brokerage…
August 11, 2023
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Ask the Helpline: Topping Off PFML Benefits with Paid Time Off
Question We have an employee who will soon go out on medical leave, and she has saved her…
August 7, 2023
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Company’s Prohibition on Black Lives Matter Buttons Violated the Law
A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge recently ruled that a Washington grocery store chain’s prohibition…
Business
Pay Transparency, Data Reporting Laws Would Impose New Obligations on Employers
Two bills that are making their way through the legislature could affect many Massachusetts employers. Both bills are…