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Do Holidays Count toward FMLA/PFML Allotment?
Question I have an employee who is out on intermittent leave, taking approximately five days off each month…
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Ask the Helpline | What Constitutes Undue Hardship
Question When trying to determine what is a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I…
November 14, 2023
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Retailer Fends Off Costly Meal Break Citations
The Massachusetts Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA) handed a win to a retailer that was cited for…
November 14, 2023
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Time to Prepare for Winter Weather
As winter looms, the clock changes, and the days begin to shorten, many employers have questions about how…
November 14, 2023
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Ask the Hotline | How Do I Control Moonlighting?
Question We are concerned about our employees moonlighting. What options are there for us to limit or better…
October 31, 2023
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EEOC Proposes Updated Workplace Harassment Guidance
Looking for a chance to help shape public policy? Now is your opportunity. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
October 17, 2023
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Court Upholds Decision on Accommodation
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently confirmed a finding by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) that a hospital…
October 17, 2023
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Changes to Average Weekly Wage Affect Benefits
Massachusetts publishes the state average weekly wage (SAWW) each year on October 1. The SAWW is important because…
October 17, 2023
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Ask the Helpline: Manufacturers Opening on Columbus and Veterans Day
Question My company is a manufacturer, and we were unexpectedly hit with a large order that will require…
October 17, 2023
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First major Massachusetts tax cut in over a decade: Top 5 Things You Need to Know
After months of negotiations, the Massachusetts state legislature has finally agreed to pass a tax package that provides…
October 4, 2023
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Ask the Helpline: Resources on Health, Wage Law
Question I didn’t have the opportunity to attend last week’s Human Resource Roundtable on health care and the…
October 3, 2023
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Preparing for a Plant Closing, Mass Layoff or Reduction in Force
Many businesses are still struggling to find employees, but recent business closings serve as a reminder that employers…
August 22, 2023
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Ask the Helpline: Confidentiality in Sexual-Harassment Investigations
Question An employee came into Human Resources to “let us know” that her supervisor has made comments that…
August 22, 2023
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NLRB Ruling Expands Protected Activities
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) earlier this month issued a decision that calls into question the lawfulness…
August 22, 2023
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How to Create an Effective Workplace Mental Health Strategy
Employers have an important role to play in addressing their employees’ mental health, helping employees’ stability, happiness, and…
August 7, 2023
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USCIS to Issue New I-9 Form Allowing Remote Authorization for Employers Enrolled in E-Verify
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will publish on August 1 a revised version of the Form…
July 24, 2023
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Ask the Helpline: Remote Work May be Reasonable Accommodation
Question An employee is requesting remote work as an accommodation for his disability. He gave us a doctor’s…
July 21, 2023
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Court: Inconsistent Process Points to Age Discrimination
Approximately 8 to 10 percent of claims at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) involve age discrimination. A…
July 21, 2023
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MCAD Issues Updated Parental Leave Guidelines
A frequently forgotten Massachusetts leave-of-absence law is the Parental Leave Law of 2015(MPLA). Originally passed in 1972 as…
July 21, 2023
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From Turnover to Thriving: Use these Two Words For More Compelling Job Descriptions
One of the most undervalued recruiting and leadership tools is something human resources uses every day: job descriptions….
July 17, 2023
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Ask the Helpline: Exempt or Non-Exempt?
Question I’ve been asked to review several higher-level job titles to be sure we have them properly classified…
July 12, 2023
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