Massachusetts Labor and Employment Law News and Trends

Get up-to-date information on changes or additions to Massachusetts labor laws

By Michelle Cramer
Massachusetts employment law regulations are in place in to make certain employers always treat their employees fairly. Some of the regulations that Massachusetts work laws enforce include minimum wage requirements, child labor protections, the rights of terminated employees, preventing discrimination in the workplace, and benefits for employees injured on the job.

Occasionally, there are changes or additions to Massachusetts employee laws. It’s a good idea to seek out recent information and make sure you, as an employer, are always current on the regulations in place. There are many resources available. Consider these options as you look for Massachusetts labor and employment law news and trends:

1. Subscribe to blogs that provide explanations and advice on topics like Massachusetts labor law.

2. Frequent online magazines that discuss tips for implementing Massachusetts employment laws, services to assist your effort and strategies for success.

3. Periodically check for changes and updates to state and federal employment laws.

 

Subscribe to blogs that discuss Massachusetts labor and employment law

Many legal blog writers discuss various legal topics on a regular basis to help you make the most of and understand the laws in place. A search of the blog post archives will likely reveal posts on topics such as Massachusetts labor laws.
Try: Bacon/Wilson Attorneys at Law, a Massachusetts law firm, provides the Employment Law Bits blog. You can also access the Employment Law Blog provided by another Massachusetts law firm.

Access magazines for up-to-date information on Massachusetts employee laws

There are many Internet magazines and newsletters to which you can subscribe and receive periodic emails with legal information and trends. You can also search their websites for previous articles regarding employment law strategies and advice. Another option is to subscribe to the hard copy version of the magazine.
Try: Search the newsletter archives or sign up to receive the Employment Law Advisor provided by Morse Barnes-Brown Pendleton in Waltham, Massachusetts. Visit HRhero.com to subscribe to the Massachusetts Employment Letter and receive 12 monthly issues in the mail, news alerts by email, access to the subscribers-only area of the website and special in-depth reports.

Check for additions and changes to Massachusetts employment labor law

Periodically, governments make changes or additions to laws through the passing of bills and amendments. As an employer, it's important that you check labor laws frequently for such changes to make sure you're applying the laws correctly. This will ensure the protection of your business and your employees' rights.
Try: Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries allow you to search for current information on laws by the popular name for that law, such as an employee's right to bargain. Exhibit A is a publication providing legal news "in plain English" to those who aren't lawyers.

 

  • It may be difficult to find websites, blogs and magazines that focus solely on Massachusetts labor and employment law news and trends. More than likely, you will find resources that have more broad-range coverage on federal and state legal issues. Most websites provide a search function so that you can find information on specific topics.