If I’m owed overtime or misclassified, what am I entitled to?

The law in Massachusetts entitled you to triple damages.  A Judge/jury cannot decide to apply the triple damages penalty in one case, and not apply it in another.  If a wage and hour violations exists (such as a failure to pay you overtime), the triple damages penalty is non-discretionary, which means it must be applied in every case.  If you are owed $1.00 in damages, you must be awarded $3.00, plus an award of reasonable attorney’s fees.

Given how strict the penalty is, many employers are willing to resolve a case quickly, without the need to litigation.