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Navigating Meal-Break and Rest-Day Waivers
Waivers to state law governing meal breaks and days of rest may help companies maintain flexibility while protecting…
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Prepare for EEO-1 Reporting Changes
Question How should we prepare for the 2024 EEO-1 reporting changes, especially with updates to gender reporting and…
April 28, 2025
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Court Rejects Compensation Complaint but Upholds Retaliation Claim
An employee recently sued his employer, claiming the company failed to pay him the commission he was owed…
April 9, 2025
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Ask the Helpline | Rounding
Question We are struggling to get our employees to punch in on time. Is there any program or…
April 9, 2025
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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…
April 2, 2025
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Ask the Helpline | Reasonable Suspicion
Question A manager just told me he thinks one of his employees is under the influence this morning. …
April 1, 2025
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Hiring Minors for Summer Employment
Many employers may consider hiring minors for the summer as the school year winds down. We’re sharing an…
March 14, 2025
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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?…
March 14, 2025
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A Guide to Seasonal Employment Certification
Some Massachusetts employers may be able to seek relief from a portion of their unemployment insurance (UI) contributions…
March 14, 2025
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Employer Responsibilities with Service Animals
Is it a service animal, an emotional support animal or a pet? Only the Americans with Disabilities Act…
February 26, 2025
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Executive Order Reverses Requirement for Affirmative Action Plans
Question I recently heard about changes to Affirmative Action programs. Is this true, and can you explain what…
February 14, 2025
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A Guide to Form I-9 Compliance and Audits
With increased scrutiny of immigration compliance, human-resource professionals must ensure that their Form I-9 processes are accurate, up-to-date,…
February 13, 2025
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Ask the Helpline | Is This Doctor’s Note a Fake?
Question One of our employees recently brought us a doctor’s note to return to work, but we are…
February 3, 2025
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Secret Recording of Supervisor Admissible in Civil Case
A Massachusetts judge recently denied an employee’s request to exclude an audio recording of her interaction with a…
February 3, 2025
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Ask the Helpline | No-Match Letters are Back
Question Can you provide more information about what to do if we receive a no-match letter? I read…
January 16, 2025
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MCAD Report Highlights Discrimination Trends
The recently released Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) annual report offers employers a glimpse…
January 16, 2025
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2024 Wrapped
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO That’s a wrap for 2024. The holidays bring to a close a…
December 16, 2024
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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,…
December 10, 2024
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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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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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