I damaged something at work. Can my employer make me pay for it?
No. It is illegal for the employer to shift the normal costs of doing business -- such as an item that becomes damaged or broken in the...
Wage investigations at the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division
While washing the dishes this morning and listening to WGBH, I heard this story on wage theft and the work of the Attorney General's Fair...
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...
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...