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Ask the Helpline: Wage Overpayments and Recoupment
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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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Transportation Supports Economic Development, Opportunity
Frederick W. Clark, Jr., right, President of AIM member Bridgewater State University, celebrates the inaugural run of the…
March 27, 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 Wise Investment in Career Technical Education
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO Anyone who has tried to hire a plumber, auto technician or construction…
February 27, 2025
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AIM, Others Urge Use of MCAS as Transitional Assessment Tool
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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Massachusetts Employers Meet Changing Social Expectations
By Brooke Thomson, President & CEO Associated Industries of Massachusetts (Editor’s note – The following column appeared in…
February 20, 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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State Plan Outlines Scope of Housing Challenge
By Brooke Thomson President and CEO It’s not news that Massachusetts faces a housing crisis, one that is…
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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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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Tax Incentives Help Companies Hire People with Challenges
Most employers are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its requirement that employers provide reasonable…
January 8, 2025
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Ask the Helpline | How to Complete the OSHA 300A Form
Question This is my first time filling out the OSHA 300A form. Is there anything special to be…
January 8, 2025
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AIM Survey Shows Wages Moderating, Health Premiums Accelerating
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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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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