A few months ago, the First Circuit Court of Appeals answered a key question for union members with claims under the Massachusetts Wage Act. The case was Cavallaro v. UMASS Memorial Healthcare, 678 F.3d. 1 (1st Cir. 2012), and the…
Wage
Common Violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act
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Here are some common violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act: Off-the-Clock Work Managers who say “get it done, but don’t put down overtime”; People arriving early or staying late at work; Donning and doffing–unpaid time at the beginning or end…
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Wage Act Claims and the Massachusetts Attorney General
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The Massachusetts Attorney General has a special relationship to Wage Act claims in Massachusetts. The wage statute requires that an individual file a complaint for unpaid wages with the attorney general before bringing a lawsuit for triple damages and attorneys’…
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Travel Pay Rights in Massachusetts
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Hourly employees are entitled to be paid for all time worked. This begs the basic question: What is work? There are regulations that define work pretty specifically in Massachusetts. In this post, I will focus on the sometimes controversial topic…
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How Long Must an Employer Keep Wage Records in Massachusetts?
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In Massachusetts, employers must keep records of their employees’ working hours and wage payments for two years. M.G.L. c. 151, s. 15 states: Every employer shall keep a true and accurate record of the name, address and occupation of each…
Overtime
Massachusetts Overtime Claims and Exemptions
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There are two overtime laws that apply to Massachusetts employees: the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the Massachusetts Overtime Law. There is a lot on the web about the federal law, but this posting will mainly be about the…