Events

This four-part series is designed for a small group of leaders willing to explore four key topics in a non-competitive discussion.  Each two-hour session will be structured in a roundtable open discussion format.  All participants must come with a willingness to share ideas, challenges and opportunities.  The four topics that will be covered include: Communication – What is […]

Paid Family Medical Leave Act update. Massachusetts’ landmark 2018 Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) law Paid establishes a system for paid family leave of up to 12 weeks to care for a family member, and up to 20 weeks for employees’ own illness.  Beginning in 2019, employers pay a tax assessment to fund the leave, […]

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BEST PRACTICES FOR INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS, DOCUMENTATION  & EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS The staffing industry is subject to ever-increasing regulatory mandates requiring frequent re-examination of internal standards, practices and employment agreements. Recent massachusetts legislation on pay equity and non-competes are among the changes necessitating adjustment of exisiting practices. This session will provide practical guidance on: (1) assessing the […]

Your Clients Sins: how state and federal employment laws can make staffing agencies liable for their clients’ mistakes. The seminar will cover the variety of state and federal laws regulating staffing agencies and other employers in Massachusetts that can create shared liability for non-compliance with employment laws.   Attendees will learn how to protect themselves by […]

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The officers, directors and staff of the Massachusetts Staffing Association invite you to Gillette Stadium on November 6, 2019 for the Massachusetts Staffing Employee of the Year celebration. This evening allows us to recognize our valued temporary workers. This year our event is being held at Gillette Stadium. The night will entail recognition of our […]

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Employee Leave rights in Massachusetts.  Massachusetts employees are protected by an array of leave laws that give them rights to time off from work for the birth or adoption of a child, to take care of seriously ill family members, to recover from their own serious illnesses, or to take care of routine family responsibilities. […]

A program directed to the new, nearly new, or those staffing industry professionals looking to get a “back to basics” bootcamp. This is a comprehensive one-day deep dive into the wonderful world of staffing. Attendees will work in groups to brainstorm, solve problems, and role-play. Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to […]

A program directed to the more experienced recruiters, sales representatives, and managers looking to overcome challenges facing the staffing industry. Attendees will work in groups to brainstorm, solve problems, and role-play. Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to execute on overcoming challenges by using effective problem solving. Sample topics include: Strategic Recruitment […]