Do you know the essentials of flood preparedness including a plan to secure your family and property in case of flooding? Financial preparedness for flooding is often overlooked, as many property owners are unaware of the risk of flooding in their area as well as the financial implications of flood damage.

Performing a registration or license renewal on MassRMV.com takes minutes. By reminding customers and maybe introducing customers for the first time to our online renewal services, the RMV is trying to keep more than half a million people from branch lines this fall. The RMV is encouraging all customers to visit MassRMV.com to determine their eligibility for an online transaction before getting in line at a local branch.

On Nov. 4, 2014, Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure, known as the “Massachusetts Paid Sick Days Initiative,” to provide earned paid sick leave to employees. The Earned Sick Time Law is effective July 1, 2015, and generally covers all employers in Massachusetts. However, employers must comply with existing collective bargaining agreements or contracts that have more generous leave provisions. Information that employers need to know.

When winter storms cause heavy accumulations of snow, property owners and residents of buildings, especially those with flat roofs, need to be aware of the weight loads and take precautions to protect life and property.