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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,…

Economy | Housing | Workforce

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…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

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…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

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…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

MCAD Report Highlights Discrimination Trends

The recently released Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) annual report offers employers a glimpse…

Human Resources | Workforce

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…

Business Management | Human Resources | Workforce

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…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business Management | Health Care | Human Resources | Workforce

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…

Business | Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

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,…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Legal | Small Business | Workforce

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…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Business Management | Diversity | Human Resources | Workforce

AIM Urges Members to Participate in New Diversity Index

Associated Industries of Massachusetts today urged its 3,400 member companies to participate in an effort by the Boston…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Court Blocks Federal Overtime Rule Changes – What’s Next?

The US Department of Labor (DOL) released a rule earlier in 2024 designed to expand the overtime eligibility…

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State to Unveil Enhancements to MassTalent Platform

The Healey-Driscoll Administration will today launch a series of new, significant enhancements to the MassTalent platform, a key…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Family/Medical Leave: Rising Claims, Faster Processing Time

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) continues to see an increase in the number of…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline – Employee Smells Like Marijuana

Question I am an HR manager at a manufacturing company.  Several supervisors have noticed that some employees return…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Business | Economy | Small Business | Unemployment Insurance | Workforce

Unemployment System to be in the Red by 2028

By Brooke Thomson President & CEO The Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance system will be $300 million in the red…

Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Hotline: Keeping Workers Warm in Winter

Question We are a manufacturer and many of our warehouse and shipping employees work outdoors or are exposed…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Ballot Questions | Business | Human Resources | Workforce

Vote No on Question 2

By Brooke Thomson President and CEO In 2023, Associated Industries of Massachusetts honored Worcester Technical High School and…

Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

The Presidential Election and the Workplace

In a highly charged election season, employers may encounter workplace challenges related to politics. Some employers are unsure…

Business | Health Care | Human Resources | Workforce

Navigating the Unique Health-Care Compliance Landscape: A Guide for Employers

by Equifax Workforce Solutions If you have employees in Massachusetts, you’re likely aware that you’re responsible for complying…

Associated Industries of Massachusetts | Employment Law | Human Resources | Workforce

Ask the Helpline: Handling Requests for Religious Accommodation

Question As we head into autumn and with recent hires, we anticipate receiving requests for religious accommodation. I’ve…