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Inside the Helpline: A Mid-Year Report on the HR Challenges Facing Massachusetts Employers in 2026
AIM HR Helpline data for the first seven months of 2026 shows employers spending much of their time…
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DOL Opinion Letters Address Commuting, Remote Work, Travel Time
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) continues to issue opinion letters explaining how federal wage-and-hour laws apply to…
July 31, 2026
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New DOL Opinion Letters Clarify Overtime, Travel Time, and Pre-Shift Work
Note: This is general guidance, not legal advice. Consult your employment lawyer about your specific situation. Your warehouse…
June 25, 2026
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Ask the Helpline: When an Employee Declines an ADA Accommodation
Question An employee recently told us they have a medical condition that may affect their ability to perform…
June 24, 2026
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$4.7 Million PFMLA Verdict: What HR Needs to Know and Why Caution Matters
A recent Massachusetts jury verdict is sending a strong message to employers: actions taken after an employee returns…
June 1, 2026
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Ask the Helpline: Two Pay Mistakes That Could Cost Employers Thousands
Questions about pay come into the Helpline every day, but some carry more risk than others. Two issues…
May 1, 2026
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Stricter I-9 Audits Raise the Stakes for Employers
All employers in the U.S. are required to verify that employees are authorized to work by completing Form…
May 1, 2026
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Ask the Helpline: Are Your Hiring Assessments Creating Legal Risk?
Question May we require job applicants in Massachusetts to complete a personality or workstyle assessment? Answer Yes, but…
March 26, 2026
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Ask the Helpline: Do Employees Have Constitutional Rights at Work?
Question Do employees have constitutional rights at work? Answer It depends on where they work. Many employees believe…
March 3, 2026
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Snow Days, Closures, and Pay: What HR Needs to Know
Winter weather can force offices to close or send employees home early. When that happens, pay rules depend…
January 30, 2026
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Massachusetts Delays PFML Tax Withholding and Reporting Changes Following New IRS Guidance
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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Ask the Helpline: How Can We Keep Our Holiday Party Fun and Compliant?
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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Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave Updates for 2025–2026
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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Firing Someone When It’s ‘Convenient’ Can Cause Problems Later
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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HR Solutions – The Hidden Gem of AIM
By Brooke Thomson President & CEO One of the signature strengths of AIM is its ability to help…
October 23, 2025
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Avoiding Loopholes in Human-Resources Documents and Policies
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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Ask the Helpline: Are Your Supervisors Documenting Performance Issues the Right Way?
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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Ask the Helpline: Harassment Policies and Training in Massachusetts
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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We’ve Had It—They Have to Be Terminated Today!
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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Ask the Helpline: What Should We Do About Employees Stealing Time?
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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Ask the Helpline: Statutes of Limitations on Employee Claims
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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