Should I Get Paid for Waiting Time? On-call Time? (Potentially.)
Drivers, whether livery, cab, limousine, delivery, or otherwise, are regularly not compensated for time spent waiting for a fare, or […]
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Treble Damages and Attorney’s Fees
The Massachusetts Wage Act, one of the most strict and Draconian in the country, has significant protections for employees —
Can I Be Fired For _____?
Can I Be Fired for Asserting My Rights to unpaid overtime? Unpaid wages? Unpaid commissions? Unreimbursed expenses? The Answer is, No. You
You Think You Are an “Independent Contractor,” But You Are NOT
In Massachusetts, it is nearly impossible to be correctly classified as an independent contractor. M.G.L. c. 149, § 148B states that in order to
Franchisees = Employees; “Franchise Fees,” and Pay-to-work
It’s nearly impossible to be a correctly classified, lawful, Independent Contractor here in Massachusetts (See this recent post). As a further
Deductions from Pay and Unreimbursed Expenses
In Massachusetts the law holds employee wages in extremely high regard and with great protection. However there are some valid,
Employers (not employees) Must Track Hours
Under Massachusetts law, it is the duty of an employer to ensure that accurate records are kept and maintained for