What Is PFML? Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is a Massachusetts program that allows employees to take paid time off for family or medical reasons. It is funded by employer and employee contributions and is separate from the federal…
Wage
When “Payday” Comes Only Once a Month: Why Massachusetts Employers Face Treble-Damages Exposure for Monthly Payrolls
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On February 21, 2025, Boston University lecturer Lydia Curtin-Wilding filed a putative class action alleging BU paid faculty only once a month—on the last business day—without securing the required written elections. BU’s bid to dismiss was rejected on May 23,…
Wage
Class Action Arbitration Order: FreedomRoads and Celebrity Marcus Lemonis
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We are excited to announce a major victory for our client and 101 other sales associates in our battle against FreedomRoads, LLC and its celebrity owner, Marcus Lemonis, for unpaid overtime and Sunday premium pay. On January 22, 2025, an…
Prevailing Wage
Do I need a Prevailing Wage Lawyer?
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What to Look for When You Have a Prevailing Wage Case in Massachusetts When you’re dealing with a prevailing wage case in Massachusetts, one thing becomes clear very quickly: the rules are complicated. What might seem like a straightforward wage…
Wage
Employer paying your wages late? “One day” matters
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The Massachusetts Wage Act sets strict deadlines as to when your employer must pay your earned wages. The Act requires that employers pay their employees earned wages within six or seven days of the pay period in which the wages…
Class Action, Overtime
Overtime Class Action Types
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Overtime Claims – Common Class Action Types Here are some common types of overtime claims we handle on a class action basis. Restaurant Industry: Workers such as servers, bussers, and kitchen staff and claims for minimum wage, overtime, and tip-theft.…