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Archived: Legislative Post-Game

Posted on August 18, 2014

The Massachusetts Legislature wound up the formal portion of its 2013-2014 session on August 1. How did the session turn out for employers?

John Regan, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at Associated Industries of Massachusetts, reviews the issues of most importance to the business community.

Please note that the Webinar includes discussion of the economic development bill. Governor Deval Patrick last week signed the bill, but also filed a last-ditch bill to add restrictions on non-compete agreements.

Editor’s note: AIM wishes to clarify the association’s positions relative to the ballot initiative questions that will appear before voters this November.  AIM opposes ballot initiative questions 1, 2, and 4 as described in the ballot initiative discussion (see slide #11).  AIM does not have a position on ballot question #3 relative to casino gambling in the Commonwealth.  Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.