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The late-night Slack message. The quick call to an employee about a project after getting the kids to bed. The email fired off from the couch at 10 p.m. The quick fix handled over the weekend. For many employees, the … Read More

When an employee leaves, the clock starts ticking on final pay. Many employers are surprised to learn that missing a deadline or making an improper deduction can trigger penalties far exceeding the original wage amount. Here is what you need … Read More

One of the most common and costly mistakes employers make is misclassifying employees as independent contractors. The legal standards are widely misunderstood, and the consequences can be severe: exposure under state and federal employment laws, including unemployment insurance liability.   Four common misconceptions  … Read More

Today is Equal Pay Day 2026 — and this year, the date moved backward. Equal Pay Day is how far women have to work in the new year to catch men’s wages. The gender pay gap did not shrink. It … Read More

Joining the ranks of several other states, Massachusetts’ pay transparency law will go into effect October 29, 2025. The bill was signed into law July 2024, with 15 months for organizations to prepare. Yeah, that went by quickly. WHO: Public … Read More