by Greg Deems | Apr 6, 2018 | Business Insurance, Human Resources, News and Events, Workers Comp
The state of Massachusetts has decided to buck recent trends and have settled on an impending decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates. This change will go into effect on July 1, 2018. The decrease will result in an average rate rollback of 12.9% on...
by John Foley | Nov 29, 2017 | Business Insurance, EMAC, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, News and Events, Uncategorized
On August 1, 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed H.3822, which increases the existing Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (EMAC) and imposes an additional fee (EMAC Supplement) on employers with employees covered under MassHealth (Medicaid) or who...
by Michael Robinson | Nov 18, 2016 | Business Insurance, Commercial Auto Blog Posts, Employee Benefits, General, Health Care, Human Resources, Risk Management, Small Business Insurance, Uncategorized, Workers Comp
In what was already a historic election year, it was made even more memorable with legislation regarding marijuana being on the ballot in nine states. Of the nine states that voted on marijuana initiatives, eight passed including Massachusetts, Maine, California and...
by Allison McEachern | Aug 17, 2016 | Business Insurance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Insurance Careers, Personal Insurance, Uncategorized
When it comes to operating a successful business, having the right people in the right positions is a key factor. In a hot job market, this task can become increasingly challenging. It is critical to recruit effectively, since failed placements and turnover lead to...
by Gary Bruno | Aug 10, 2016 | Business Insurance, EPLI, Fair Labor Standards Act, General, Risk Management, Small Business Insurance, Uncategorized
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is a type of insurance coverage that is designed to protect a business from financial loss caused by employment-related lawsuits. There are a variety of lawsuits that can be covered, starting with protection for the...
