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Massachusetts Distributes $502 Million from the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to Local Cities and Towns

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that it is preparing to distribute up to $502 million from the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund to local cities and towns for eligible costs related to the COVID-19 response effort. The Administration is also providing guidance to local municipalities on this formal distribution process and […]

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Reopening: Four-Phase Approach in Massachusetts

On Monday, May 11, the Baker-Polito Administration announced a four-phase approach to reopening the Massachusetts economy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and published Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards that will apply across all sectors and industries once reopening begins. The four-phase approach is based on public health guidance. Businesses and activities with […]

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Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Returning to Work: Guide for Employers

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor encourages flexibility to effectively comply with government social distancing recommendations and to mitigate the spread of the virus. In response, the Department of Unemployment Assistance enacted emergency regulations, that, among other things, altered the definition of suitable work. The regulations, […]

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Baker-Polito Administration Orders Use of Mask or Face Covering in Public, Starting May 6, 2020

Effective May 6, 2020, the Baker-Polito Administration is requiring the use of masks or face coverings in public places where people cannot socially distance from others. Read the Mask and Face Covering Order here, which Governor Charlie Baker issued today. The order states that all residents over the age of […]

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U.S. Department of Labor Announces All 50 States and D.C. Are Paying Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Benefits

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation’s (FPUC) weekly unemployment compensation boost is now being paid to eligible individuals in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. FPUC is authorized under Section 2104 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]

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