January 2021, Massachusetts For the year 2021 the State and Federal Governments have announced the following changes affecting employers and employees: Minimum Wage: Massachusetts minimum wage will increase from $12.75 per hour to $13.50 per hour. This increase...
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Employment Law
Avoiding confusion in your employee handbook
Your employees are an essential resource. When you clearly communicate your policies and expectations, you are more likely to have employees who do excellent work.Your employee handbook can be a great resource when your employees have questions about company policies....
Four Elements of a Non-Compete that Can Trigger Disputes
Covenants not to compete (Non-Compete) have become increasingly common in recent years. In fact, some argue that they have become too common, adversely affecting the economy and creating unnecessary problems for both employers and employees. These agreements can be...
5 Quick Tips for FMLA Compliance
As part of the "Grand Bargain" legislation passed last summer, Massachusetts has a new Paid Family and Medical Leave Act ("PFMLA"). The PFMLA establishes a statewide Department of Family and Medical Leave and the Family and Employment Security Trust Fund ("Trust...
Green Grass And High Times?
What Employers Should Know About Recreational MarijuanaAs of July 1, 2018, Massachusetts became one of nine (9) states that permits recreational marijuana use. However, under the Massachusetts Marijuana Act, an employer is expressly permitted to prohibit employees...
