Earned Sick Time Law Effective July 1, 2015

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Massachusetts voters approved the Massachusetts Paid Sick Days Initiative on November 4, 2014, granting employees the right to earned paid sick leave. Effective July 1, 2015, the Earned Sick Time Law applies to most employers, though businesses must honor existing contracts or collective bargaining agreements with more generous leave policies.

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Massachusetts Senate Attempts to Increase Accident Surcharge Threshold Limits

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The Massachusetts Senate has successfully incorporated an amendment into the 2016 State Budget, aiming to raise the Property Damage Threshold for both Minor and Major accidents. The proposed thresholds would increase to $1,001 for Minor Accidents and $5,001 for Major Accidents, potentially benefiting Massachusetts drivers by impacting surcharge points added to driving records, which can influence insurance premiums following at-fault accidents.

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