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 »
Thousands of commuters face income tax while remote working due to the Coronavirus outbreak – but who does the New Hampshire Work From Home Tax really impact? The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has faced recent criticism for collecting income tax on out-of-state workers currently working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many New Hampshire… Read more »
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 »
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