HR AT WORK, LLC

10/25/2021

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We are an HR resource center in Massachusetts. We provide comprehensive resources for managing HR day to day, access to chat with an HR expert through our

01/11/2021

In late 2020, the DOL issued COVID-related guidance on both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Read more below.

US COVID-19: DOL Issues FMLA, FFCRA Guidance January 7, 2021 Authored by: Christy PhanthavongOther Posts by ChristyLily KurlandOther Posts by Lily Categories CoronavirusFMLA US COVID-19: DOL Issues FMLA, FFCRA Guidance January 7, 2021 Authored by: Christy Phanthavong and Lily Kurland The United Stat...

12/18/2020

To all our clients, subscribers, and friends, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season and a wonderful year ahead. In the spirit of the holiday season, this special issue of HR Insights provides an overview of the MA and federal laws that apply to holidays and holiday pay. The overview is in Q&A format – 10 questions in all.

To all our clients, subscribers, and friends, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season and a wonderful year ahead. In the spirit of the holiday season, this special issue of HR Insights provides an overview of the MA and federal laws that apply to holidays and holiday pay. The overview is in Q&A....

12/18/2020

On December 16, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published updated information regarding the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws as they pertain to COVID-19. The Q&A update includes information about COVID-19 vaccinations, medical pre-screening, and accommodations for those unable to receive a vaccine.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The publication, “What You Should Know Abo...

12/16/2020

Massachusetts has extended its COVID-19 guidance relating to the sourcing of employee income that was set to expire at the end of the year. The COVID-19 guidance will now remain in force until 90 days after the state of emergency in Massachusetts expires. Read more below.

On December 8, 2020, Massachusetts extended its COVID guidance relating to the sourcing of employee income that was set to expire on December 31, 2020,

12/15/2020

Due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (“DPH”) revised state quarantine and return to work guidelines on December 7, 2020. In addition, Governor Baker issued two executive orders announcing a statewide rollback of its COVID-19 reopening guidelines to Step 1 of Phase 3. These went into effect on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Read more below.

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Massachusetts, there have been several developments impacting quarantine guidelines and the reopening of the…

12/04/2020

Questions remain as to whether you're able to require COVID-19 vaccines for your employees. Read more below.

Can Employers Mandate Employees to Take a COVID-19 Vaccine?

12/04/2020

Learn about business concerns stemming from remote work arrangements.

11/23/2020

Read about managing the employment relationship in Massachusetts.

A Q&A guide to managing the employment relationship in the USA (Massachusetts), covering specific laws, misclassification and contracts.

11/09/2020

On November 2, 2020, Governor Baker announced several measures to address the rise in COVID-19 cases. Read more below.

On November 2, 2020, Governor Baker announced several targeted measures to curb mounting COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations including early closings for certain businesses, an updated mask order, revised gatherings limits, and a stay-at-home advisory. This client alert focuses on the administration...

10/27/2020

The Department of Family and Medical Leave has provided several updates and reminders to Massachusetts employers and employees regarding Massachusetts’ Paid Family and Medical Leave. This article outlines deadlines and next steps.

The Department of Family and Medical Leave (the “Department”) has provided several updates and reminders to Massachusetts employers and employees regarding Massachusetts’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”), and we want to ensure that our readers are aware of these important developmen...

10/23/2020

NH is challenging a regulation issued on October 16, 2020 by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue whereby employees of Massachusetts-based companies who reside out of state but travel to Massachusetts for work, but are prohibited from travelling due to COVID-19 restrictions, continue to pay Massachusetts income tax.

Massachusetts employers and their employees who work out of state can add state income tax to their list of uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On October 16, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue issued a final regulation that requires employees of Massachusetts based employers w...