Wage theft is a serious concern in the United States. Despite numerous laws protecting the rights of workers, there are thousands of employees each year who do not receive the full pay for their labor that they should. There are many companies that do not abide by...
Massachusetts is one of just 11 states, along with the District of Columbia, that guarantee paid family and medical leave for employees. Workers in all states have the right to take time off to care for a close family member or their own medical needs thanks to the...
One of the most common wage and hour violations by employers is misclassifying employees as independent contractors. Whether it’s done intentionally or unintentionally, misclassifying someone as an independent contractor can cost them income, benefits and legal...
Many of the violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) investigated by the federal government involve wage and misclassification regulations. Take a Massachusetts case involving a courier service that was settled late last month. The company was accused of...
The economy is bouncing up and down and inflation is causing prices on just about everything to skyrocket. Small business owners need to do everything they can to avoid extra costs if they want to survive – and that may include finding ways to avoid overtime. It’s...
Both hourly workers and non-exempt salaried employees that earn lower wages should receive overtime pay if they have to put in more than 40 hours of labor in a particular work week. Your right to overtime pay has protection at both the federal and state level. While...
When your employer came to you and said they wanted to put you on salary, you were excited. You were moving up into management, and you’d have more regular paychecks for, potentially, less work each week. What ended up happening, though, is that you found yourself...
When you sign up to work for someone, it is crucial to understand the terms and conditions of the employment contract and the relevant federal and state labor laws. Most employers treat their staff fairly and according to the law, but not all do. As several recent...
Most people have a basic understanding of who qualifies for overtime wages. The average individual would tell you that someone who is a salaried worker does not get overtime pay, while someone who is an hourly employee should receive overtime when they work more than...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes provisions that protect tipped employees from a number of potential violations by employers. A new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) at the end of 2020 amends the FLSA. The new rule codifies DOL guidance...
