A little housekeeping: Starting in 2026, MA employees eligible for Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) will receive an increase in the benefit amount. The maximum benefit amount is now $1230.39 a week, up from $1170.64 per week. Fortunately, the amount … Read More
It’s hot. Kids, animals, and company are all around. Everyone is taking PTO– except you. What is the best way to use the dog days of summer to prepare for the fall crush? You know it happens every year. Maybe … Read More
Several Dunkin Donuts franchises in Massachusetts were just cited and fined for violating the state’s child labor laws. Yes, it still happens and it cost the franchises hundreds of thousands of dollars. The laws protecting minors are straightforward, but the … Read More
Judge Largely Halts Implementation of Anti-DEI Orders Another Friday, another bombshell ruling! A federal judge in MD granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from ending government support for programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. In response to … Read More
It is important to remember Civics 101: the laws made by Congress cannot be overturned by the Executive Branch. Yet the extent and volume of Executive Orders in the past 27 days is impacting the way agencies work and gives … Read More