Employers are not liable under the Massachusetts Payment of Wages Law if they choose not to pay out accrued, unused sick pay to employees upon termination of employment, according to a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling.
Massachusetts High Court Says Sick Pay Doesn’t Constitute Wages
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Trump Touts Better Pay, New Jobs and Immigration Reform in First State of the Union Address
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Higher wages fueled by his new tax cut, a bold infrastructure initiative that would create new jobs, and overhauling...
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Fewer American teens are working during the summer months, so it’s more important than ever for HR to recruit,...
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Self-Audit in Response to DOL PAID Pilot Program
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More employers are likely to self-audit their pay practices and correct errors as a result of the U.S. Department...
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FMLA Leave Not Available Following Pet’s Death
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Insomnia caused by emotional distress over the passing of a beloved pet probably was not a serious health condition...
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Will DOL’s New Intern Test Revive Unpaid Internships?
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A new Department of Labor (DOL) test for determining when interns are employees who must be paid in accordance...
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For Benefit Platforms, Employers Pick User Experience Over Cost
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Price is not the primary driver for large employers that are choosing benefits administration technology platforms. Instead, they want...
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Maryland Passes Paid-Sick-Leave Law
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Maryland employers must soon provide sick and safe leave to their employees, as state legislators recently voted to override...
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