On August 4, 2023, Attorney Shafran , on behalf of a former employee, filed suit against a paving and excavating company and its principals (collectively “Defendants”) alleging that the Defendants: (1) violated the Massachusetts prevailing wage law, G.L. c. 149, §26-27 et seq., as a result of the Defendants’ failure to pay the Plaintiff the applicable prevailing wage for all prevailing wage work performed; (2) violated the Massachusetts overtime law, G.L. c. 151, § 1A, by failing to pay Plaintiff time-and-one-half his regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 hours per week; and 3) violated G.L. c. 149, § 148A by terminating/retaliating against the Plaintiff for asserting his wage and hour rights. If you have not been paid the prevailing wage owed to you, Attorney Shafran can assist you in recovering the prevailing wages you are owed.
Immigration Status Doesn’t Cancel Your Right to Get Paid
Many undocumented workers in Massachusetts worry that because of their immigration status, they are not entitled to the same legal protections as other employees—especially when it comes to wages. However, under both Massachusetts