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What is required of a massachusetts employer?

What is required of a Massachusetts employer?

Owning and managing a business is an incredibly rewarding endeavor, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Beyond the day-to-day operations, there are numerous aspects to consider, especially when it comes to human resources and compliance. As an employer in Massachusetts, it’s crucial to navigate both state

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what is the new IRS form i-9?

What is the new IRS Form I-9?

There is a new federal law for businesses to follow!  The Internal Revenue Service occasionally makes updates to their forms and notices.  One such form that is changing is the IRS Form I-9.  As a business owner, you may be wondering, “what is the new IRS Form I-9?”.  In this

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i-9 flexibility ending

When does I-9 flexibility end?

When does I-9 flexibility end? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have previously extended the end date for the COVID-related Form I-9 verification flexibility to July 31, 2023. Given the number of times this deadline had been extended, it seemed possible, though not probable, that it would be extended yet

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FMLA

Am I required to provide FMLA?

Federal and state governments require employers to provide certain protections to their employees.  Employer responsibilities vary depending on the size of their organization.  One of these compliance challenges that employers must navigate is Family and Medical Leave.  But, are you required to offer FMLA to your employees?  Let’s take a

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Updating your handbook

Update your company handbook around the holidays In today’s ever-changing business landscape, an outdated handbook can be a liability. This is particularly true in the post-COVID world, as many employees are working remotely. Multistate employers with a widely-dispersed workforce face additional compliance challenges over those operating in one state. Let’s

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