News
February 25, 2020 •
Court Sides with ‘De-Commissioned’ Employee
A recent decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) highlights yet again what happens when an employer violates the state wage-and-hour law by terminating an employee unjustly and ultimately denying the employee wages owed under the company’s sales commission plan. This case began when a salesperson obtained a $20 million software-sales contract, the largest […]
March 2, 2020 •
State Creates Information Site on COVID-19
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today unveiled a new state web site designed to provide updated information for employers and others about the Coronavirus. The site provides a link to the Centers for Disease Control Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to respond to the COVID-19 virus, along with a downloadable poster with tips on minimizing the […]
July 7, 2020 •
AIM Updates Re-Opening Guide for Phase 3
Now that Massachusetts has begun Phase 3 of its four-phase re-opening plan, AIM has added all the updates to its Return to the Workplace Guide for Massachusetts. The 125+-page handbook contains guidance, templates, and checklists for inviting employees back to work, workplace safety guidance, and compliance advice for state and federal regulations. The document includes […]
June 14, 2021 •
Podcast: The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journey with AcadiaSoft & AIM HR Solutions
COVID-19 has brought tremendous change and upheaval to all our lives. Another change within the last year has been prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace. For companies like AcadiaSoft, this was a priority that started before 2020. Join AIM HR Solutions along with special guests Scott Fitzpatrick, Chief Operating Officer at AcadiaSoft, and […]
July 1, 2020 •
Supreme Court Rules on Discrimination, DACA
The US Supreme Court issued two decisions recently that will affect employers – one pertaining to employment discrimination against LGBT employees and a second upholding legal protections for immigrant “dreamers.” Title VII Clarified For many years a legal question existed as to whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination against lesbian, […]
May 22, 2021 •
The Express Grant – Chase Corporation’s Story
When she was approached about applying for a grant, Paula Eckel, Vice President of Human Resources at Chase Corporation, a global manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications based in Westwood, Massachusetts, was hesitant. She knew there was usually a lot of paperwork and that the process could be cumbersome and complicated. That is when […]
March 16, 2020 •
Update on AIM HR Solutions Public Training
Community is at the heart of everything we do and with the growing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, we want you to know the health and safety of our clients, and our team is our top priority. Due to the new updates on COVID-19 and guidelines from Governor Charlie Baker’s office, we have decided to […]
July 24, 2020 •
Governor Baker Issues COVID-19 Travel Order
Governor Charlie Baker today issued a strict new travel order that requires visitors and Massachusetts residents returning home to quarantine for 14 days unless they are coming from a lower risk COVID-19 state or can produce a negative COVID-19 test result administered no more than 72 hours prior to arriving. Lower-risk states currently exempted from […]
March 18, 2020 •
Business Leaders Issue Joint Statement on COVID-19
The Massachusetts business community issued the following joint statement today on the COVID-19 situation: As businesses and families across the country continue to be impacted by the disruptions brought by COVID-19, we have been encouraged to see business leaders from across the Commonwealth and the country step up to take care of their employees, and […]
August 24, 2021 •
2021 Training Catalog
Training Catalog for 2021 Available For Download Under the Workforce Training Fund’s Express Program, employers with under 100 employees are eligible to have the total cost of training covered, up to $3,000 / person/course. For grant recipients with more than 100 MA employees, upon completing of an approved course, you may receive reimbursement of as much […]
September 29, 2021 •
New Infographic – Do’s & Don’ts of Workplace Email
Modern-day cultural and technological changes have placed a new emphasis on texting, email, and social media. Managers expecting to lead an evolving and multi-generational workforce must understand the value, utility, and liabilities of today’s communications landscape. These topics are covered in the Advanced Supervisor Series Class, Email & Social Media Realities. We have developed an […]
August 24, 2020 •
Child-Care Concerns Among Workers Pose Challenge for Massachusetts Employers
If you’re a Massachusetts employer, you know that your workers have one overriding concern these days: child care. Your best employees are attempting to patch together child care at a time when schools and day-care providers face an ever-changing landscape of in-person classes, Zoom sessions and socially distanced learning pods. Listen to AIM’s podcast as […]
December 4, 2019 •
A Model Policy for the New Distracted-Driving Law
Gov. Charlie Baker signed An Act Requiring the Hands-Free Use of Mobile Telephones While Driving on November 25. The law takes effect 90 days from the date of the governor’s signature. The law may have a significant impact on companies with employees who are on the road with a need to communicate with the home […]
May 19, 2020 •
Return to Workplace Guide Offers Roadmap to Re-Opening
The new 80-page Return to the Workplace Guide For Massachusetts Employers is now available for download in the AIM web store. The guide is consistent with the phased re-opening of the Massachusetts economy and accompanying safety standards announced by Governor Baker. The handbook for employers that provides: straightforward guidance, answers to FAQs, templates, and checklists, […]
September 23, 2020 •
Attorney General Steps Up Wage-and-Hour Enforcement
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office assessed more than $12.3 million in restitution orders and penalties against employers over wage-and-hour violations in the 2020 fiscal year, according to the AG’s fifth annual Labor Day Report. The $12.3 million breaks down into nearly $6.7 million in restitution (i.e. unpaid wages owed to employees) and $5.7 million in […]
June 24, 2020 •
COVID-19 News and Updates
State and federal governments continue to pass measures and issue orders to address the medical and economic fallout from the COVID-19 issue. AIM is staying on top of all the latest information and provides a regular summary of updates for employers here. If you have questions regarding these or other public policy issues, please contact […]