The Innovator’s Counsel: Safe Harbor Period for Massachusetts New Earned Sick Time Law

Posted on June 5, 2015

Recently, the Innovator’s Counsel notified you of the new Massachusetts statute regarding earned sick time (previous post), which is going into effect on July 1, 2015. However, the Office of the Attorney General of Massachusetts, the office tasked with the enforcement of the new statute, recently released a notification informing the public that...

The Law that Now Protects Domestic Workers in Massachusetts

Posted on May 7, 2015

For those private homeowners who employ people to perform domestic or child care work in their homes, a new law has emerged regarding the rights of these workers. The new Domestic Worker’s law in Massachusetts – called the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights – took effect on April 1, 2015 (M.G.L. ch....

The Innovator’s Counsel: Massachusetts New Earned Sick Time Law

Posted on April 14, 2015

As of July 1, 2015 (the “Effective Date”), employers in Massachusetts must be prepared to deal with the implications of a new law regarding earned sick time. The new law requires employers who employ eleven (11) or more people to grant their employees the right to accrue paid sick leave up to 40 hours...

New Taxes for 2013

Posted on January 5, 2013

The package of US health care reform laws imposes new taxes starting in 2013. These are not part of the so-called “fiscal cliff”. A solution to the “fiscal cliff” will probably not affect the taxes discussed in this article. Part 1 – 3.8% Surtax On Certain Amounts and Kinds...

Employee Misclassification: A Caution to All Employers

Posted on November 8, 2011

For those businesses that utilize independent contractors as part of their business model, employee misclassification has become a major issue. It is one that is taking on increasing importance within the United States, as well as here in Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, employers who are found to have misclassified their W-2...

New Mass – Israel Partnership- Good Business for Massachusetts

Posted on July 28, 2011

Massachusetts Governor D Patrick is to be congratulated for his continued efforts to promote business relationships between Massachusetts and the State of Israel. This June, Massachusetts and Israel launched a new partnership designed to finance joint R&D projects in the life sciences, clean energy and technology industries. Please see, Massachusetts and Israel Unveil...