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What Employers Need to Know About Massachusetts Paid Family Leave
If you have employees in Massachusetts, deadlines are approaching for the new Massachusetts paid family leave law. Starting on October 1, 2019, employers in Massachusetts are required to begin withholding payroll taxes for the state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave...
Is an Engaged Employee a More Productive Employee?
We’ve discussed the importance of employee engagement on a workplace’s culture, and its impact on retaining the best workers. But can employee engagement be measured in real metrics? Does an organization benefit monetarily when engagement is high? To find...
What Employers Need to Know About New York’s Salary History Ban
On July 10, 2019, New York State enacted a new law that prohibits all employers in the state from asking job applicants and employees about their past salaries or wages. Effective Jan. 10, 2020, the New York salary history ban also prohibits employers from seeking...
Are There Good Reasons to Rehire Former Employees?
It’s not uncommon for organizations to have a policy against rehiring former employees. This sort of policy makes perfect sense with respect to troublemakers, poor performers, or others who left under a dark cloud. It’s also understandable given that companies invest...
