Payment of vacation, working on holidays, and the Massachusetts Blue Laws
Yesterday was Labor Day, and USA Today ran this piece about the state of Americans working verses vacationing. They reported that...
Seeking workplace or career advice? Turn to an employment lawyer.
Many people turn to career advisers, not employment lawyers, when things run aground at work. But there are often legal issues underlying...
My employer is delaying paying me. How often do I need to be paid? Is this illegal?
In Massachusetts, many -- though not all -- employees need to be paid either weekly or biweekly (every other week). Here is a general...
What are some illegal wage payment practices in Massachusetts?
A recent story from the LA Times on illegal wage payment practices begins by setting out the following scenario: After a week of 10-hour...
Misclassified and underpaid while working in the US Senate cafeteria
Wage and hour violations can occur anywhere -- even in the U.S. Senate cafeteria. Workers there were recently found to be misclassified...
Can my Massachusetts restaurant employer require tip-pooling?
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office enforces the wage and hour laws, including the Massachusetts Tips Law. I used to work there...