Work & The Law

Are Salaried Employees Entitled to Overtime Pay in Massachusetts?

Many employees believe that being paid a salary automatically means they are expected to work more than 40 hours per week and are not entitled to overtime. This is one of the most common, and costly, misunderstandings in employment law. Under Massachusetts wage and hour laws and federal overtime law, being salaried does not automatically eliminate an employee’s right to overtime pay.

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How Do Overtime Rules Apply During the Holiday Season?

The end-of-year holiday season is one of the busiest times for many workplaces. Retail, hospitality, logistics, healthcare, and office environments often see increased workloads, extended hours, and staffing shortages. While employers may rely on employees to work longer or irregular schedules during this time, overtime laws still apply. Understanding how overtime rules work during the holidays can help employees ensure

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Overtime Violations in Massachusetts: What Employees Need to Know

Employers in Massachusetts are required to pay overtime to eligible employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Despite clear state and federal laws, many workers are denied rightful overtime pay due to misclassification, off-the-clock work, or wage manipulation. Whether it’s intentional or due to a lack of understanding, overtime violations can cost employees significant earnings over time.

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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 and federal law, all workers, regardless of immigration status, have the right to be paid fairly and on time. If you are not receiving the wages you have

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Inside Sales Employees Working from Home in Massachusetts: Are You Entitled to Overtime Pay?

The rise of remote work has changed the landscape of employment for many industries, including inside sales. Massachusetts employees working from home in inside sales positions often face questions about their rights to overtime pay. While federal and state laws offer clear guidelines, misclassification and employer practices can sometimes lead to employees being denied the overtime they deserve. This article

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Working Inside Sales from Home Entitles You to Overtime Pay in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the distinction between outside and inside salespeople can have significant implications for overtime pay. While it has long been established that outside salespeople are generally exempt from overtime pay, the landscape of sales employment has evolved. With the rise of remote work, many employees who may not fit the traditional “outside sales” classification are now working from home

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Unpaid Overtime – Brazilian Supermarket

On December 22, 2023, Attorney Shafran filed an unpaid overtime suit against a Brazilian supermarket and its owner alleging that it failed to pay an employee overtime compensation in violation of the Massachusetts overtime state, G.L. c. 151, §1A. If you are not receiving overtime compensation when you work over 40 hours in a workweek, Attorney Shafran can assist you

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Understanding Overtime Entitlement for Salaried Employees in Massachusetts

As an employee in Massachusetts, it is important to know your rights and entitlements when it comes to overtime pay. One common misconception among salaried employees is that they are not entitled to overtime pay. However, this is not always the case, and it depends on various factors that determine eligibility for overtime pay.  What is Overtime Pay?   Overtime

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Overtime Wage Laws in Massachusetts: What Employees Need to Know

In Massachusetts, employees are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a given workweek. The overtime rate is 1.5 times the employee’s regular hourly rate. This means that if an employee earns $20 per hour, they would be entitled to receive $30 per hour for any overtime hours worked. However, there are some exceptions to

Read More »

Are Salaried Employees Entitled to Overtime Pay in Massachusetts?

Many employees believe that being paid a salary automatically means they are expected to work more than 40 hours per week and are not entitled to overtime. This is one of the most common, and costly, misunderstandings in employment law. Under Massachusetts wage and hour laws and federal overtime law, being salaried does not automatically eliminate an employee’s right to overtime pay.

Read More »

How Do Overtime Rules Apply During the Holiday Season?

The end-of-year holiday season is one of the busiest times for many workplaces. Retail, hospitality, logistics, healthcare, and office environments often see increased workloads, extended hours, and staffing shortages. While employers may rely on employees to work longer or irregular schedules during this time, overtime laws still apply. Understanding how overtime rules work during the holidays can help employees ensure

Read More »

Overtime Violations in Massachusetts: What Employees Need to Know

Employers in Massachusetts are required to pay overtime to eligible employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Despite clear state and federal laws, many workers are denied rightful overtime pay due to misclassification, off-the-clock work, or wage manipulation. Whether it’s intentional or due to a lack of understanding, overtime violations can cost employees significant earnings over time.

Read More »

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 and federal law, all workers, regardless of immigration status, have the right to be paid fairly and on time. If you are not receiving the wages you have

Read More »

Inside Sales Employees Working from Home in Massachusetts: Are You Entitled to Overtime Pay?

The rise of remote work has changed the landscape of employment for many industries, including inside sales. Massachusetts employees working from home in inside sales positions often face questions about their rights to overtime pay. While federal and state laws offer clear guidelines, misclassification and employer practices can sometimes lead to employees being denied the overtime they deserve. This article

Read More »

Working Inside Sales from Home Entitles You to Overtime Pay in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the distinction between outside and inside salespeople can have significant implications for overtime pay. While it has long been established that outside salespeople are generally exempt from overtime pay, the landscape of sales employment has evolved. With the rise of remote work, many employees who may not fit the traditional “outside sales” classification are now working from home

Read More »

Unpaid Overtime – Brazilian Supermarket

On December 22, 2023, Attorney Shafran filed an unpaid overtime suit against a Brazilian supermarket and its owner alleging that it failed to pay an employee overtime compensation in violation of the Massachusetts overtime state, G.L. c. 151, §1A. If you are not receiving overtime compensation when you work over 40 hours in a workweek, Attorney Shafran can assist you

Read More »

Understanding Overtime Entitlement for Salaried Employees in Massachusetts

As an employee in Massachusetts, it is important to know your rights and entitlements when it comes to overtime pay. One common misconception among salaried employees is that they are not entitled to overtime pay. However, this is not always the case, and it depends on various factors that determine eligibility for overtime pay.  What is Overtime Pay?   Overtime

Read More »

Overtime Wage Laws in Massachusetts: What Employees Need to Know

In Massachusetts, employees are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 in a given workweek. The overtime rate is 1.5 times the employee’s regular hourly rate. This means that if an employee earns $20 per hour, they would be entitled to receive $30 per hour for any overtime hours worked. However, there are some exceptions to

Read More »