Adam J. Shafran

Boston Employment Law Attorney

Adam J. Shafran

Boston Employment Law Attorney

(617) 419-0074

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Adam J. Shafran

Boston Employment Law Attorney

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Non-Discretionary Bonuses and Unreimbursed Expenses Covered by Massachusetts Wage Act

A U.S. District Court judge for the District of Massachusetts has denied an employer’s motion to dismiss, finding that bonuses which are non-discretionary, as well as unreimbursed employee expenses, including travel expenses can be protected by the Massachusetts Wage Act. United States District Court of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “Plaintiff George Serebrennikov’s Amended Complaint [Doc. No.

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Jordan’s Furniture Pay Plan Violates Massachusetts Overtime Law

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has held that Jordan’s Furniture’s pay plan for its sales employees violates Massachusetts overtime law by unlawfully utilizing draws against commissions to cover its overtime obligations. The SJC makes clear that employers cannot use commissions or draws against commissions to cover the overtime compensation owed to employees. Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court SUMMARY: (court decision – opens

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Massachusetts Wage and Hour Laws: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating the complex landscape of wage and hour laws is essential for both employers and employees in Massachusetts. These laws govern various aspects of employment, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and meal breaks, ensuring fair treatment and compensation for workers. As a dedicated employment law attorney in Massachusetts, Attorney Adam Shafran aims to provide comprehensive guidance on wage and hour

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$10.2 Million Severance Agreement Upheld – Dahua Technology

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has refused to reform a severance agreement entitling former executive to a $10.2 million severance payment, finding that the employer failed to establish the existence of a mutual mistake as to the severance payment amount. United States District Court of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “Dahua Technology USA Inc.

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Class Certification of Unpaid Wage and Overtime Claims Granted

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted class certification of claims for unpaid straight time and overtime wages brought by construction/drywall employees. United States District Court of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “In this class action, project workers Jose C. Ruiz (‘J.R.’), Cruz Eduardo Ruiz (‘C.R.’) and Lukasz Zajkowski (‘Zajkowski’) (collectively, and together with

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Failed to Pay Employee Overtime Compensation

On March 7, 2024, Attorney Shafran filed suit against an antique and art moving and storage company and its owner alleging that it failed to pay an employee overtime compensation in violation of the Massachusetts, overtime statute, G.L. c. 151, §1A. If you are not receiving overtime compensation when you work over 40 hours in a workweek, Attorney Shafran can

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Deductions from Wages Deemed Impermissible

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has denied an employer’s motion for summary judgment, ruling that certain deductions from wages, even when part of the employer’s formula to determine wages owed,  is impermissible. United States District Court of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “Plaintiffs Justin Muniz, Mohammed Belaabd, Jose Dilone, and Victor Amora bring

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Unpaid Overtime & Improper Deduction Class Action – Revise Energy Inc.

On January 29, 2024, Attorney Shafran filed a class action on suit on behalf of field workers allegedly jointly employed by Joseph A. DiPietro Heating & Cooling, Inc. and Revise Energy Inc. The lawsuit alleges that these companies violated Massachusetts overtime law, G.L. c. 151, § 1A, by retroactively utilizing incentive-based compensation to satisfy overtime obligations to their filed workers.

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Independent Contractor Misclassification Class Action – Stallion Express, LLC

On January 28, 2024, Attorney Shafran filed an Independent Contractor Misclassification suit against Stallion Express, LLC, a pharmaceutical courier, and Pharmscript, LLC (collectively “Defendants”) alleging that the companies misclassified their pharmaceutical drivers as independent contractors in violation of Massachusetts law and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The suit seeks to recover damages on behalf of all Stallion and Pharmscript drivers

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Unpaid Wage Case – Medical Transportation Company

On January 22, 2024, Attorney Shafran filed an unpaid wage suit against a non-emergency medical transportation company and its owner (collectively “Defendants”) alleging that the Defendants failed to pay an employee all straight time and overtime wages owed in violation of G.L. c. 149, § 148 and G.L. c. 151, § 1A. If you have not been paid all straight

Read More »

Non-Discretionary Bonuses and Unreimbursed Expenses Covered by Massachusetts Wage Act

A U.S. District Court judge for the District of Massachusetts has denied an employer’s motion to dismiss, finding that bonuses which are non-discretionary, as well as unreimbursed employee expenses, including travel expenses can be protected by the Massachusetts Wage Act. United States District Court of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “Plaintiff George Serebrennikov’s Amended Complaint [Doc. No.

Read More »

Jordan’s Furniture Pay Plan Violates Massachusetts Overtime Law

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has held that Jordan’s Furniture’s pay plan for its sales employees violates Massachusetts overtime law by unlawfully utilizing draws against commissions to cover its overtime obligations. The SJC makes clear that employers cannot use commissions or draws against commissions to cover the overtime compensation owed to employees. Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court SUMMARY: (court decision – opens

Read More »

Massachusetts Wage and Hour Laws: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating the complex landscape of wage and hour laws is essential for both employers and employees in Massachusetts. These laws govern various aspects of employment, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and meal breaks, ensuring fair treatment and compensation for workers. As a dedicated employment law attorney in Massachusetts, Attorney Adam Shafran aims to provide comprehensive guidance on wage and hour

Read More »

$10.2 Million Severance Agreement Upheld – Dahua Technology

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has refused to reform a severance agreement entitling former executive to a $10.2 million severance payment, finding that the employer failed to establish the existence of a mutual mistake as to the severance payment amount. United States District Court of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “Dahua Technology USA Inc.

Read More »

Class Certification of Unpaid Wage and Overtime Claims Granted

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted class certification of claims for unpaid straight time and overtime wages brought by construction/drywall employees. United States District Court of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “In this class action, project workers Jose C. Ruiz (‘J.R.’), Cruz Eduardo Ruiz (‘C.R.’) and Lukasz Zajkowski (‘Zajkowski’) (collectively, and together with

Read More »

Failed to Pay Employee Overtime Compensation

On March 7, 2024, Attorney Shafran filed suit against an antique and art moving and storage company and its owner alleging that it failed to pay an employee overtime compensation in violation of the Massachusetts, overtime statute, G.L. c. 151, §1A. If you are not receiving overtime compensation when you work over 40 hours in a workweek, Attorney Shafran can

Read More »

Deductions from Wages Deemed Impermissible

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has denied an employer’s motion for summary judgment, ruling that certain deductions from wages, even when part of the employer’s formula to determine wages owed,  is impermissible. United States District Court of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “Plaintiffs Justin Muniz, Mohammed Belaabd, Jose Dilone, and Victor Amora bring

Read More »

Unpaid Overtime & Improper Deduction Class Action – Revise Energy Inc.

On January 29, 2024, Attorney Shafran filed a class action on suit on behalf of field workers allegedly jointly employed by Joseph A. DiPietro Heating & Cooling, Inc. and Revise Energy Inc. The lawsuit alleges that these companies violated Massachusetts overtime law, G.L. c. 151, § 1A, by retroactively utilizing incentive-based compensation to satisfy overtime obligations to their filed workers.

Read More »

Independent Contractor Misclassification Class Action – Stallion Express, LLC

On January 28, 2024, Attorney Shafran filed an Independent Contractor Misclassification suit against Stallion Express, LLC, a pharmaceutical courier, and Pharmscript, LLC (collectively “Defendants”) alleging that the companies misclassified their pharmaceutical drivers as independent contractors in violation of Massachusetts law and the Fair Labor Standards Act. The suit seeks to recover damages on behalf of all Stallion and Pharmscript drivers

Read More »

Unpaid Wage Case – Medical Transportation Company

On January 22, 2024, Attorney Shafran filed an unpaid wage suit against a non-emergency medical transportation company and its owner (collectively “Defendants”) alleging that the Defendants failed to pay an employee all straight time and overtime wages owed in violation of G.L. c. 149, § 148 and G.L. c. 151, § 1A. If you have not been paid all straight

Read More »

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