The Massachusetts Wage Act,  one of the most strict and Draconian in the country, has significant protections for employees — the violation of its provisions triggers non-discretionary treble damages plus an award of attorney’s fees.  It’s worth repeating:  if an employer violates...

Drivers, whether livery, cab, limousine, delivery, or otherwise, are regularly not compensated for time spent waiting for a fare, or “on-call,” or the time spent on ancillary activities such as loading and unloading the vehicle.  Pursuant to state and federal law, this time may be compensable depending...

In Massachusetts wages are regulated by the Wage Act, which defines “wages” broadly to include salary, hourly pay, bonuses, commissions, vacation, and other forms of “pay”. Thus, a failure to pay a commission, is analogous to the failure to pay any other wage under the Act — triggering civil liability...

If you work at a restaurant or bar in Massachusetts, are an undocumented worker, illegal immigrant, and are not happy with the way your employer has treated you – call us now. Restaurants often pay undocumented workers in Massachusetts in cash, and are misclassifying their workers as “independent contractors,” even...

The Wage Act The Wage Act is one of the most significant statutes that protects the rights of employees (whether labelled an “independent contractor” or not). It requires employers to pay wages on time, pay overtime where applicable, and contains serious remedies where there are violations — namely,...

If you work in any of the following capacities, you may not be entitled to overtime under the state law; however, this determination can only be made after a Massachusetts employment attorney reviews the facts and circumstances of your case: as a janitor or caretaker of residential property as...