On July 8, 2016, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill that prohibits discrimination against transgender persons in public places because of their gender identity. While Massachusetts has prohibited discrimination against transgender people in employment and housing since 2011, this new law will now include all places of public accommodation. The new law will […]
We can safely say that technology is not stuck in the past, nor is it resistant to change. In fact, the rate at which technology is changing makes it difficult for consumers to keep up with the latest trends and gadgets. This also holds true for employers. It can be even more difficult for employers […]
The non-compete agreement is back on the radar again in Massachusetts. On June 29, 2016, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed a comprehensive non-compete reform bill. The business community, including the Commonwealth’s high-tech sector, have been pushing for traditional non-compete reform for the past several years. The significant features include: Limiting the duration of […]
While daily contact with employees can be one of the most rewarding aspects of business, it can also be one of the most challenging. Managing human resources is tricky, with built-in emotional complexities that can be exhausting and very time-consuming. A recent article by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. nicely sums up what they consider the “Top 5 […]