by John Ross | Oct 29, 2021 | Compliance Newsletter, Employer Compliance, Perspectives
Just hours before expiration, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed legislation extending the mandate for state employers to continue providing emergency paid leave related to COVID-19. These COVID-19 paid leave obligations will now continue until April 1, 2022. MA...
by John Ross | Oct 29, 2021 | Compliance Newsletter, Employer Compliance, Perspectives
There have been recently announced changes to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave laws. On October 1, 2021, the Department of Family and Medical Leave announced that starting in 2022, the maximum benefit under PFML will increase, yet employer contributions...
by John Ross | Sep 30, 2021 | Compliance Newsletter, COVID-19, Employer Compliance, Perspectives
On September 16, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice detailing new minimum wage rates for employees who perform work on or connected to federal contracts. The rate will increase to $11.25 an hour for existing contracts on Jan 1, 2022. Starting...
by John Ross | Sep 30, 2021 | Compliance Newsletter, COVID-19, Employer Compliance, Perspectives
As of September 27, 2021, both the federal and the Massachusetts COVID-19 leave laws are set to expire on September 30, 2021, and it does not appear that either the Federal or State legislatures will be extending these laws. Click here for information on the specifics...
by John Ross | Sep 30, 2021 | Compliance Newsletter, COVID-19, Employer Compliance, Perspectives
Closing the Year and Avoiding Costly Missteps The final quarter of the calendar year is a busy time for payroll staff. It’s critical to maintain a year-end checklist to make sure everything is addressed properly. There are many moving parts that must be handled...
