Massachusetts Law Alert: Wage Reporting

Massachusetts Wage Reporting Due February 3 Beginning February 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, covered employers are required to submit their prior year’s EEO-1 wage data report—the information sent to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)—to the...

What is a “plan document” with respect to insurance plans offered by private employers?

A plan document is the official governing document of employee benefit plans, such as health, welfare, and retirement plans. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requires that almost all private employers that sponsor benefit plans have corresponding...

Federal Law Changes in 2025

The following federal law changes take effect on January 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE The IRS standard mileage rate will be 70 cents per mile driven for business purposes (up from 67 cents in 2024). This rate also applies to electric...

When are we required to pay for trainings?

In general, time spent in job-related training is counted as time worked and must be paid. However, not every lecture, class, training program, or similar activity would qualify. If all four of the following criteria are met, you don’t need to pay the employee for the...

Law Alert: Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting

Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Expanded Electronic Reporting Due March 2 Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees at any point in 2023 are required to post Occupational Safety and Health...

State Law Alert – Maine: 2024 Minimum Wage Increase

Effective January 1, 2024, Maine will enact the following changes: The statewide minimum wage will increase to $14.15 per hour. The tipped employee wage will be $7.08 per hour; combined with weekly tips, the minimum must total at least $14.15 per hour. The minimum...