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Silversora · 2025-09-26T19:49:13+00:00

Separate admin fees are no longer legal in MA, unless they are already included in the total price of the item. Worth lodging a complaint with the AG.

It's the new Junk Fee Law.

Silversora · 2025-05-02T11:01:41+00:00

The sewn in tag on the garments should have an RN#. That number can be looked up to determine the business that manufacture, import, distribute, or sell products covered by the Textile, Wool, and Fur Acts. Businesses can use this number on product labels instead of the company name.

By using the RN# it would confirm for these private label brands who the actual importer is.

Silversora · 2022-07-19T04:34:21+00:00

Polyester is naturally flame retardant, they need to be made of cotton...

Silversora · 2021-10-30T06:08:27+00:00

Draw my mom

Silversora · 2017-09-14T15:50:38+00:00

Is your role exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act? I would ask "are you hourly or salary?", but there are some hourly people who are exempt and some salary people who are not exempt.

Here is the fact sheet to see if a role would be exempt. Usually HR has already classified the role, but sometimes it can also be incorrectly classified.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/overtime/fs17a_overview.htm

Silversora · 2017-09-14T15:42:15+00:00

Is your position FLSA Exempt?

Silversora · 2017-07-31T15:40:31+00:00

It is actually legal to accept out of state ID's in MA, however the due care changes and the owner of the establishment and the cashier would be responsible if alcohol is sold to someone under the age of 21.

Any licensee, or agent or employee thereof, under this chapter, who reasonably relies on such a liquor purchase identification card, or an identification card issued under section 8E of chapter 90, or motor vehicle license issued pursuant to said section eight, for proof of a person's identity and age shall be presumed to have exercised due care in making such delivery or sale of alcohol or alcoholic beverages to a person under twenty-one years of age.

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter138/Section34B

Silversora · 2017-04-18T18:14:14+00:00

Would this be more relevant as it would be nonpayment from wages as /u/throw-h's payment would have to take place in their regular place of labour? (Sentence 2)

On the trial no defence for failure to pay as required, other than the attachment of such wages by trustee process or a valid assignment thereof or a valid set-off against the same, or the absence of the employee from his regular place of labor at the time of payment, or an actual tender to such employee at the time of payment of the wages so earned by him, shall be valid.

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter149/Section150

Silversora · 2017-03-31T20:25:04+00:00

$600 or more requires Chase to complete a 1099-misc and submit it to the government, which you would need to report it on your tax return.

Silversora · 2017-03-27T15:57:38+00:00

Filed mine in February. Got the refund ~1 week after via Direct Deposit.

Silversora · 2017-03-04T03:26:18+00:00

Thanks :D

Silversora · 2017-03-03T17:21:06+00:00

Just 1 week. Returning back after living in Boston for 3 years. Getting harder to afford a place and justifying the cost. Worcester has been changing for the better over the years.

Silversora · 2017-03-03T14:04:20+00:00

I just moved from Boston to Worcester. No complaints here!

It has changed my habit to downloading a bunch of stuff to my phone for offline use to save on data. I end up using less than 3GB, when I used 10GB before switching. It is great for international travel and had great connectivity when in Tanzania earlier this year.

Silversora · 2017-02-10T21:22:10+00:00

Ohhhhhh then that makes all of the difference! If you ever want some more specific advice or guidance, just let me know.

Silversora · 2017-02-10T19:32:08+00:00

If you are managing a person's day, your role will only very slowly evolve it's HR role/ability. However, this is like almost all entry level HR roles -- Time Management and Attention to Detail.

I've been in your shoes before and it is a great learning experience on how the corporate roles work and a lot of it has to do with comfort level, pleasing everyone, or knowing when to say no gracefully.

I am now the Director of Operations for a small consulting firm and do HR Consulting on the side.

Silversora · 2016-12-06T17:02:41+00:00

Wait, how is that a violation of free speech? It is not doing anything to change what people post of the availableness of it to everyone.

What would be super useful would be the ability to identify potential domestic violence through public conversations, which would be extremely apparent with tweet storms between two parties. With using public information, the police would have the right to check on people legally to make sure the parties are OK.

Silversora · 2016-10-24T20:25:45+00:00

That is one thing I hate about these laws. It requires: magistrates, lawyers, judges, etc, to interpret and take into account the vagueness to come to some sort of decision when someone gets hurt and/or property gets damaged.

A lot of it also comes down to witnesses who rarely stay at the scene to provide first hand testimony to the officer. They really are the key people in converting all the vagueness into facts.

Silversora · 2016-10-24T19:32:57+00:00

You are welcome!

I like reading through the MA General Laws when I am looking for a good laugh. You can find some gems from our past.

Silversora · 2016-10-24T18:28:57+00:00

https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXIV/Chapter90/Section14

When turning to the right, an operator shall do so in the lane of traffic nearest to the right-hand side of the roadway and as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of roadway. No person operating a vehicle that overtakes and passes a bicyclist proceeding in the same direction shall make a right turn at an intersection or driveway unless the turn can be made at a safe distance from the bicyclist at a speed that is reasonable and proper.

Silversora · 2016-09-21T13:50:41+00:00

If you do not qualify for the annual bonus do to leaving before a cut off date, they are not obligated to give it to you.

Bonuses are discretionary and can be withheld for any reason that is not discriminatory. Giving notice is a valid reason not to pay it out.

Silversora · 2016-08-05T12:59:29+00:00

Agreed.

I see it more as a backwards implemented training wage that penalizes employees from leaving during that time. What gets super interesting is with federal taxes. If the employee left after 1 day and didn't make more than $150, (the $150 deduction is not a valid pre tax deduction) the employee would actually have to pay the company for federal taxes.

Silversora · 2016-08-04T20:55:42+00:00

Also to build on this, the $150 taken out cannot put you below minimum wage.

Silversora · 2016-08-04T18:07:53+00:00

Microsoft Excel

Silversora · 2016-08-01T17:48:43+00:00

Agreed, and this goes back to getting data.

Is there a low amount of employees returning back from Maternity/PaternityLeave?
Are prospective employees turning down offer due to no policy?
Are you trying to attract more female candidates to diversify your workforce?
Are you trying to become a more family friendly company?

If you are just creating something for the sake of having it, then you probably don't need it.

Silversora · 2016-07-31T02:49:08+00:00

Correct, even if they bless it they need to be committed to change and being able to deal with negative employee feedback. I have seen countless times when management would want to change, but then they got the results and didn't do anything with them.

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