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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,…
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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…
February 13, 2025
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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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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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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…
January 8, 2025
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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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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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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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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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Associated Industries of Massachusetts today urged its 3,400 member companies to participate in an effort by the Boston…
December 5, 2024
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The US Department of Labor (DOL) released a rule earlier in 2024 designed to expand the overtime eligibility…
November 21, 2024
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The Healey-Driscoll Administration will today launch a series of new, significant enhancements to the MassTalent platform, a key…
October 27, 2024
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The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) continues to see an increase in the number of…
October 25, 2024
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Question I am an HR manager at a manufacturing company. Several supervisors have noticed that some employees return…
October 25, 2024
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By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance system will be $300 million in the red…
October 25, 2024
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Question We are a manufacturer and many of our warehouse and shipping employees work outdoors or are exposed…
October 15, 2024
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By Brooke Thomson President and CEO In 2023, Associated Industries of Massachusetts honored Worcester Technical High School and…
September 28, 2024
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In a highly charged election season, employers may encounter workplace challenges related to politics. Some employers are unsure…
September 27, 2024
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by Equifax Workforce Solutions If you have employees in Massachusetts, you’re likely aware that you’re responsible for complying…
September 22, 2024
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Question As we head into autumn and with recent hires, we anticipate receiving requests for religious accommodation. I’ve…
September 13, 2024
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