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An employee recently sued his employer, claiming the company failed to pay him the commission he was owed…
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Wage theft is a hot topic in headlines and legislation. To help AIM members stay compliant and avoid…
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Frederick W. Clark, Jr., right, President of AIM member Bridgewater State University, celebrates the inaugural run of the…
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Many employers may consider hiring minors for the summer as the school year winds down. We’re sharing an…
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By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Anyone who has tried to hire a plumber, auto technician or construction…
February 27, 2025
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Dear Member of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, We are writing regarding your effort to draft…
February 25, 2025
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By Brooke Thomson, President & CEO Associated Industries of Massachusetts (Editor’s note – The following column appeared in…
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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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By Brooke Thomson President and CEO It’s not news that Massachusetts faces a housing crisis, one that is…
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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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Most employers are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its requirement that employers provide reasonable…
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By Jillian Derby Wage increases are moderating, health-insurance costs are accelerating, and Massachusetts employers plan to spend 2025…
January 4, 2025
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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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