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Ask the Hotline | Paying Employees During Weather Emergencies
Question We are looking ahead to the next few months, which may bring big snowstorms. In the past,…
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Court Dismisses Some Discrimination Counts, Leaves Others
The US District Court in Boston recently handed down a partial dismissal of an employee’s claim against her…
December 10, 2024
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AIM Urges Members to Participate in New Diversity Index
Associated Industries of Massachusetts today urged its 3,400 member companies to participate in an effort by the Boston…
December 5, 2024
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Court Blocks Federal Overtime Rule Changes – What’s Next?
The US Department of Labor (DOL) released a rule earlier in 2024 designed to expand the overtime eligibility…
November 21, 2024
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Ask the Helpline: Translation of Workplace Posters and Notices
Question Our company has about 25 employees (out of a total of 53) who speak very little English….
November 21, 2024
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Company’s Response to Harassment Claim Holds Up in Court
A recent appeal to the First Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed an earlier grant of summary judgment to…
November 7, 2024
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Family/Medical Leave: Rising Claims, Faster Processing Time
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) continues to see an increase in the number of…
October 25, 2024
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Ask the Helpline – Employee Smells Like Marijuana
Question I am an HR manager at a manufacturing company. Several supervisors have noticed that some employees return…
October 25, 2024
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Ask the Hotline: Keeping Workers Warm in Winter
Question We are a manufacturer and many of our warehouse and shipping employees work outdoors or are exposed…
October 15, 2024
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AIM, SBA Collaborate to Help Small Business
Associated Industries of Massachusetts has finalized a strategic alliance with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to…
October 15, 2024
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Vote No on Question 2
By Brooke Thomson President and CEO In 2023, Associated Industries of Massachusetts honored Worcester Technical High School and…
September 28, 2024
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The Presidential Election and the Workplace
In a highly charged election season, employers may encounter workplace challenges related to politics. Some employers are unsure…
September 27, 2024
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Navigating the Unique Health-Care Compliance Landscape: A Guide for Employers
by Equifax Workforce Solutions If you have employees in Massachusetts, you’re likely aware that you’re responsible for complying…
September 22, 2024
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Ask the Helpline: Handling Requests for Religious Accommodation
Question As we head into autumn and with recent hires, we anticipate receiving requests for religious accommodation. I’ve…
September 13, 2024
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Massachusetts Law Again Covers Non-Competes
By Brooke Thomson President and CEO The use of non-compete agreements once again rests with Massachusetts law. That’s…
September 10, 2024
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Renewed Emphasis on Preventing Harassment in EEOC and MCAD Guidance
Earlier this year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance on enforcing anti-discrimination laws regarding workplace…
September 3, 2024
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Ask the Helpline: Should You Require an Applicant’s Home Address on Employment Applications?
Q. We recently had an applicant omit their home address on our employment application. Nobody has ever done…
September 3, 2024
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Conducting a Layoff: A Roadmap for Employers
Conducting a Layoff: A Roadmap for Employers The slowing economy of 2024 has seen layoffs across multiple industries….
August 15, 2024
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Ask the Helpline: FTC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Has Exception for Sale of Business
Question Does the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-competition agreements include an exception for the sale of…
August 15, 2024
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Summary of 2023-2024 Legislative Session
Massachusetts lawmakers ended the formal portion of their 2023-2024 session by passing two bills that will have a…
August 6, 2024
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Wage Equity is Matter of Competitiveness
The Massachusetts Legislature last week passed a compromise wage-equity and transparency bill that will make Massachusetts more competitive…
July 29, 2024
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