Can the Insurance Partnership help pay my health insurance?

The Insurance Partnership is a health insurance subsidy program which helps eligible employees covered under an employer's group health insurance pay for their share of the premium cost. The income guidelines are fairly generous, but your...

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How do I change someone from a subcontractor to an employee or vice-versa in Quickbooks?

The best thing to do in Quickbooks is a new vendor or employee. So if you had a subcontractor named John Smith, but now he's an employee, make an employee named "John J. Smith", or "John Smith - employee". You can change how...

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I've been laid off - does my company have to continue my health insurance?

If your company had more than 20 employees on its group health plan, they may be required to offer COBRA (smaller companies may voluntarily participate but are not required to). COBRA allows you to continue your health insurance under the same plan,...

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What are the rates for different workers' comp classifications?

The Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents has general information on rates and classifications on their website. If you think...

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What does an Employee REALLY Cost?

Even VERY part-time employees, with no paid breaks or other paid time off or any benefits, will cost substantially more than their hourly rate. Initially, there is the cost of hiring and training, which, depending on turn-over, can be quite high for...

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What's the Massachusetts Workshare Program?

The Massachusetts Workshare Program is a way for a company to cut staff hours without laying people off completely. The company has a much better chance of keeping skilled employees during slow times, while the employees collect a paycheck for the...

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Where do I find information on workers' compensation insurance?

The mass.gov website has lots of information. Start at their workers' comp FAQ's page. You might also try the Worker's Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau...

More Information: Worker's Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau,  Mass.gov Workers Comp FAQs,  Worker's Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau

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