Does your employee handbook reflect new laws and policies?
Updating company policies and reviewing employee handbooks should be an annual event for employers. The start of the new year is a good time for these housekeeping tasks because each new year brings new laws and changes to existing laws. Three things Massachusetts...
Be prepared: January marks start of PFML benefits
Massachusetts is one of six states to have enacted a paid family and medical leave law. Originally, the state’s PFML law was passed as part of the “Grand Bargain” legislation, which also included changes to the state minimum wage and hours worked. Employers need to be...
April: Annual reviews of employee handbooks are essential
Change is the only constant in life, according to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. This also is true of employee handbooks. To keep up with ever-changing laws and company policies, employers need to review employee handbooks annually with a Human Resources...
August: Navigating Medical Marijuana Laws
Navigating medical marijuana laws As more states legalize medical or recreational marijuana use, employers should review their employee handbooks to make sure they address current laws. Although marijuana use is still illegal under federal law, 33 states and...
July: Managing summer dress code challenges & HR Topics”
Dressing for summer When the weather warms up, we shed long pants and long-sleeved shirts for shorts and T-shirts. Many businesses have a dress code that begins with the Memorial Day holiday and ends with Labor Day. As we move into the hot days of summer, employer...
