Recent litigation in Massachusetts has focused on whether rideshare drivers for companies such as Lyft and Uber are misclassified as independent. In the case of Cunningham v. Lyft, Inc., No. 1:19-cv-11974-IT, 2020 WL 2616302 (D. Mass. May 22, 2020) a…
Our firm is pleased to announce the conclusion of the class action case we brought against Six Flags New England on behalf of thousands of seasonal employees. After extensive litigation, the Suffolk Superior Court recently approved a settlement which resulted…
If your employer has not paid you your paycheck, Massachusetts law guarantees you certain rights. First, your employer must pay you within six days after your pay period ends (seven days if you work a seven-day workweek). If you are…
Can you guess what HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing systems, and even roads and sidewalks all have in common? They are subject to wear & tear, break down, and often need maintenance and repair. If you’ve spent much time driving…
Asbestos is universally regarded as a major health hazard. Working with asbestos can present serious dangers to your health. Breathing in fibers, too small to the naked eye, can lead to a buildup of scar-like tissue in your lungs called…
Apprenticeships are vital components to traditional building and construction trade jobs such as carpenters, plumbers, electricians, masons, and sheet metal workers. They provide hands-on experience in a structured work-based training environment. Under Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law workers on certain jobs…