The state of Massachusetts requires all Massachusetts employers with more than 6 employees to comply with the Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) filing. This was adopted as part of the 2018 revisions to the Commonwealth’s Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (“EMAC”) legislation. The Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD) form is a state reporting requirement in Massachusetts. The… Read more »
On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor finally announced (after multiple threshold considerations) a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay. This rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative, and professional employees from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime pay… Read more »
Sexual harassment is not just a Hollywood issue. With the increased focus on the topic in the media, we are seeing an increase in demand for sexual harassment training as employers are reminded of something that may have been moved to the back burner. Employers have an obligation to their staff to ensure all employees… Read more »
Welcome to another Insource HR update, where we aim to keep you up to date with the latest HR developments and help you understand what they mean for your business. This time, we’re talking about the Paid Family and Medical Leave program (PFML) that was signed into Massachusetts law in 2018. Note: The most up… Read more »
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which takes effect on April 1, 2018, extends legal protections for pregnant workers in Massachusetts. Most notably, employers will be required to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. What does the bill include? The new bill was created to close the gaps between federal law and Massachusetts non-discrimination… Read more »
Dear HR Expert, I am a Director at a Massachusetts nonprofit and I recently was at a workshop where the CORE plan was mentioned. It sounds like it would be an excellent 401(k) option for my organization. How do I know if I am eligible and what are the advantages/disadvantages of participating in such a… Read more »
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