Imagine working hard every day, only to discover you're not receiving the pay you deserve. It can feel frustrating and unfair, especially if you are uncertain whether you have grounds to take legal action. Employees should know their legal options if they are...
Are you confident that your business complies with Massachusetts wage laws? As an employer, it's crucial to understand these laws to ensure fair pay and avoid legal issues. This short blog serves as a comprehensive guide to help you understand the nuances of...
Hiring young employees can be an effective way to bring energy and enthusiasm into your business. However, business owners must know the rules before welcoming minors into their teams. In this blog, we’ll explore what you need to know about hiring minors in...
Today, many employees work long hours without receiving overtime pay. Unfortunately, this issue is common among countless workers who are unaware of their rights to fair compensation. If you're consistently putting in extra hours without seeing a bump in your...
Service professionals in the restaurant industry rely on gratuity for the bulk of their income. Minimum wage laws allow restaurants to pay servers a fraction of what employees in other professions typically earn per hour. The lower minimum wage for servers reflects...
Companies have an obligation to follow state and federal laws regarding how they treat their workers. They have an obligation to pay workers fairly for the services they provide. Workers can file wage claims in a variety of different scenarios. Sometimes, companies...
Young workers may have less work experience, but they have rights like any other employees. As business owners employing these passionate and striving youth workers, you must ensure a welcoming environment that helps them ease in and thrive in their chosen careers....
Businesses in Massachusetts are required by law to accurately classify their workers as either independent contractors or employees. It's not a matter of choice or preference. It's a legal obligation. Unfortunately, some businesses might misclassify workers as...
Wage theft comes in many forms, usually in unpaid or shorted salary, overtime pay and commissions. However, there is one type of wage theft that can easily be overlooked by any employee who is uninformed by the employment laws: the misclassification of employees as...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a law that protects workers in the United States against unreasonable and unfair pay practices. Congress adopted the FLSA during the Great Depression to establish minimum wage and overtime pay guidelines. It provides a standard...
