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Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave – Benefits Extended

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As employers know, in May 2021, Massachusetts passed a law, “An Act providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave,” which requires employers to provide employees up to 40 hours of paid leave for reasons related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. On September 29, 2021, on the eve of its expiration, the law […]

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US Department of Labor Withdraws Independent Contractor Rule

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On May 6, 2021, President Biden’s administration halted implementation of a rule published under the Trump administration which would have made it easier for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. The Trump regulation was supported by the “gig economy” industry, such as ride-share and delivery companies, who tend to classify their […]

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