New state law on Paid Family and Medical Leave
New state law on Paid Family and Medical Leave A new Massachusetts law on Paid Family and Medical Leave will take effect in 2021. Paid family and medical leave benefits will be available to eligible workers and will be funded by payroll deductions beginning Oct. 1,...
Avoiding ageism in the job market and workplace
The American dream of working until you decide to retire is no longer the reality for many people. More people are losing their jobs before they’re ready to retire, sometimes through layoffs and sometimes by choosing to leave because they feel they’re being pushed out...
What Should be in my Employee Handbook?
You are sitting down and have decided to create or update your employee handbook. Then this one question keeps popping into your mind “what should be in my employee handbook?” and the answer you keep coming up with is “I don’t know”. Here are the items to consider: •...
Do I really need an employee handbook?
This was an interesting question and I am sure you are thinking that from an HR person the answer is “absolutely”. Actually, I would have to say “depends”. I know, wonderful, still not a decisive answer. Let me explain. It depends based on what you want the employee...
Lawsuits – It can happen to you.
Did you know that lawsuits, on average, cost a company $14.8M* annually in legal fees and fines? Not to mention, their reputation can be significantly impacted as a result of media scrutiny in the process. This is not something that you want to leave to chance because...
