It has been over a year since COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic, and we all left our offices. Some employees are excited to leave their homes, return to an office and finally wear business attire. Other employees may experience symptoms similar to PTSD after a traumatic event, which COVID has been for many, symptoms… Read more »
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Supporting employees who will continue to work remotely
May is Mental Health Month and as we ascend into a season of all things new, it is the perfect time for some digital spring cleaning. Today, employers are tasked with maintaining an engaged, stable, productive, and healthy workforce while juggling an ever-evolving global pandemic. Engaged leadership is continually challenged with striking a balance of… Read more »
Employee Retention Credits – How can they help your business?
On December 27, 2020, the bipartisan legislation voted into law the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (Act). This act provided changes to the prior Employee Retention Credit (ERC) expanding the coverage period and lowering qualification requirements. Many businesses who were previously ineligible for this assistance are now able to apply for… Read more »
Massachusetts Changes Income Tax Rules (October 2020)
Massachusetts Changes Income Tax Rules for non-Residents effective 3/10/2020 relieving Massachusetts’ businesses of payroll changes. Huh? The Commonwealth changes the rules which means employers don’t have to change? Exactly. Let’s back up to about winter of 2020, it was snowy, commutes were long and parking lots were full. And all employees that worked in MA… Read more »
MA Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is quickly approaching – are you in compliance?
The deadline for MA Paid Family and Medical Leave is quickly approaching and there are a few items to check off your to-do list. Update your PFML contact person in the Mass Tax Connect system This individual will be the preferred contact for leave notifications. This should be done immediately. Find the email from DFML… Read more »
What to do when your employees decline an offer to return to work and continue to collect unemployment?
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still ever-present around the world, more employers are slowly returning to the office or place of business. With restrictions easing, many office spaces will be opening and requesting employees to return with them. However, this has opened the door for many possibilities, such as when an employees decline to return… Read more »

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