Spring has arrived and motorcycle riders have hit the road

As springtime approaches, you probably notice something in addition to the warmer weather and blooming flowers: more motorcycles on the roads of Massachusetts. Riding looks like a lot of fun, doesn’t it? Just imagine heading down Interstate 495 with the sun shining and the road stretching out to the horizon. There are other benefits motorcycle […]

Employee Photos on Social Media

​Question: We would like to post photos of our employees on our social media sites. Are we required to obtain our current or former employee’s permission to use photos of them? Answer: It depends. The issue at hand is an employee’s right to privacy. Generally, employees have a right to privacy in regard to their […]

6 Questions on Dependent Care Spending Accounts

School’s out! Summer is here, and it’s the time of year when working parents have questions about using their Dependent Care Spending Accounts (DCSAs). Are summer camp expenses eligible? What about day versus overnight camps? Employers and benefit advisors want to be ready with answers about this valuable benefit program. The following are the top […]

Car Accidents in Winter

It’s winter driving season in New England. And, while most people know what to do to try to avoid an accident, many don’t know what to do after one.

Insurance Tips for Young Adults

You keep your car filled up with gas so you don’t get stranded on the side of the road. And, your phone charged so your loved ones can reach you. But, what kind of safety measures do you have in place for more extreme scenarios? What if you lost everything you owned in a fire […]

Fourth Of July Safety

10 Ways to Keep You and Your Family Safe This Independence Day  In New England, summer truly begins when the Fourth of July arrives. It’s a holiday full of fireworks and food, barbecues and boating, family and friends. It can also be full of danger — and we’re not only talking about the fireworks.  Whether you’re lighting your own fireworks at home, going to a community show or heading somewhere else, […]

Yard Work Safety

Let’s Keep Our Lawns – and Ourselves – Safe in New England. For many of our neighbors in New England, summer means more than sunshine and vacations. It also means working in the yard – often with tools that can be dangerous if not used properly. Each year about 400,000 people are treated for injuries […]