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On December 19, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IRS Notice 2026-6, extending the federal transition period…
January 6, 2026
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Question Our company is hosting a holiday party this year, and leadership wants it to be a big…
December 2, 2025
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At a recent AIM Human Resource Roundtable, the Director of the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML)…
December 2, 2025
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HR professionals often face difficult employees in key roles. These individuals can be strong performers, but they can…
November 1, 2025
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By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of the signature strengths of AIM is its ability to help…
October 23, 2025
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If you’ve spent any time in HR, you’ve probably heard it: ‘But that’s not what the policy says…’…
September 28, 2025
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Question: I often worry that our supervisors may not be documenting performance issues correctly. What are the most…
September 28, 2025
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Question Is it enough to include my harassment policy in the employee handbook, or does Massachusetts require that…
September 3, 2025
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Why Skipping Feedback and Coaching Hurts More Than It Helps (and the Legal Risks in Massachusetts) Why it…
September 3, 2025
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Question We’ve recently heard that some employees are clocking in or out for their coworkers, and others are…
August 1, 2025
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Question We are updating our employee handbook. As we reviewed the laws it covers, we started thinking about…
July 7, 2025
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Question I’ve been reviewing the Massachusetts Wage Act, and I’m confused. When exactly do I have to pay…
June 10, 2025
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Question We have employees who work from home in other New England states. Do we follow Massachusetts laws,…
May 22, 2025
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A recent Massachusetts court decision has opened the door for an employee to move forward with her claim…
May 13, 2025
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Question My company recently discovered that it had overpaid an employee by more than $2,000. We’ve informed her…
May 13, 2025
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Waivers to state law governing meal breaks and days of rest may help companies maintain flexibility while protecting…
April 28, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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