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Global ESG Rules Affect Massachusetts Companies
By Matthew Gardner and Cristina Mendoza Sustainserv Massachusetts companies face a rapidly changing landscape of regulations mandating disclosures…
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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…
June 10, 2024
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Company Shutdowns Pose Challenges
Employers frequently schedule companywide shutdowns during peak summer or winter holidays, generally for one to two weeks. Effectively…
June 10, 2024
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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…
May 27, 2024
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Don’t Miss the Climate Technology Opportunity
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Massachusetts stands at the dawn of a “climatech” revolution that will allow…
May 27, 2024
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Court Upholds Non-Compete Amid FTC Changes
A recent preliminary order from the US District Court of Massachusetts illustrates how courts will enforce non-competition agreements…
May 13, 2024
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Key Takeaways from Senate Budget Proposal
By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs The Ways and Means Committee of the Massachusetts Senate last week…
May 8, 2024
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AIM CEO Testifies on Economic Development Bill
Editor’s Note – AIM President and CEO Brooke Thomson testified last week about Governor Maura Healey’s proposed Mass…
May 8, 2024
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AIM Members Elect New Chair, Board Members
Gregory Buscone, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer of Eastern Bank, has been elected Chair of…
May 7, 2024
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Business Confidence Slips for Second Month
Business confidence fell slightly in Massachusetts last month as employers found themselves squeezed by rising costs, shrinking profits…
May 7, 2024
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FTC Bans Most Non-Compete Agreements
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a new regulation banning the use of most non-compete agreements…
April 29, 2024
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Biden Administration Enacts Overtime, Non-Compete Changes
By Sam Larson Vice President of Government Affairs The Biden Administration this week enacted two significant employment-law changes…
April 26, 2024
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Your Voice Matters in Transportation Debate
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Everyone agrees that Massachusetts has a transportation problem. Not everyone agrees on…
April 26, 2024
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An Inside-Out Approach to Organizational Performance
By Webster Bank Market volatility, inflation, and geopolitical instability. Employee turnover, increasing wage expectations, and yawning skill gaps….
April 26, 2024
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Sarah Mills Joins AIM Government-Affairs Team
Associated Industries of Massachusetts has bolstered its government affairs operation with the hiring of Sarah Mills, an experienced…
April 25, 2024
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Leveraging Supplier Diversity for Economic Prosperity in Massachusetts
Editor’s note – This article appeared Wednesday in The Springfield Republican. By Brooke Thomson and Xiomara Albán DeLobato…
April 25, 2024
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UMass Lowell Earns 2024 Gould Award
UMass Lowell is on a roll. Named the No. 1 public school in the Commonwealth by the Wall…
April 22, 2024
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Federal Update: Portal Now Open for Contractors
The United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) Contractor Portal opened on April ….
April 14, 2024
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House Panel Proposes $58 Billion State Budget
By Sam Larson Vice President, Government Affairs The Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee last week unveiled its…
April 12, 2024
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Business Confidence Retreats in March
Massachusetts employers are still not persuaded that the economy is fully healthy. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts Business…
April 9, 2024
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MCAS Graduation Requirement Key to Economy
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Associated Industries of Massachusetts has always championed the value of education and…
April 9, 2024
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