New Overtime Rules -- Update
As of yesterday, November 22, 2016, a federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction banning the US Department of Labor...
My employer owes me wages. Can I sue in small claims court?
Good question. The short answer is yes -- if the amount of wages you are seeking is $7,000 or under. The nice thing about small claims is...
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...
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...
Governor Baker signs equal pay legislative update
Governor Baker has signed the legislation that amends the current Massachusetts Equal Pay Law, M.G.L. c. 149, s. 105A. But, you may ask,...
Can my Massachusetts employer force me to stay later than my scheduled shift? Do they have to pay me
Assuming this is a private employer, you are at will (without an employment contract and not unionized) and you are not under 18, a...