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Massachusetts Non-Compete Law (the basics)

The Basics of Non-Compete Agreements: Non-compete agreements are contractual agreements between employers and employees that restrict employees from engaging in certain competitive activities for a specific period of time and within a defined geographic area after leaving their current employment. These agreements aim to protect employers’ confidential information, trade secrets, customer relationships, and other legitimate business interests. Legal Requirements in

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Understanding the Rights of Domestic Workers in Massachusetts

Domestic workers play a vital role in households across Massachusetts, providing essential care and support for families and individuals. However, they are often subject to unique vulnerabilities and challenges in the workplace. As such, it is important for both domestic workers and their employers to understand the legal protections that are available under Massachusetts law. This article will explain the

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Exotic Dancers In Massachusetts Recover Withheld Tips From Employer

A Massachusetts federal court has awarded exotic dancers tips that they were unlawfully required to share with company managers. Under Massachusetts law it is impermissible for managers to share in tip pools. United States District Court District of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “The Consolidated Plaintiffs, Leah Saad, Deanna Gallo, Brittany Duchaine and Sanchere Kelly (‘Plaintiffs’), have filed

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Massachusetts Tip Act – No-tipping Policy

Employees at Dunkin’ Donuts have taken issue with their restaurant’s ‘no-tipping policy.’ Employees sued Dunkin’ Donuts on the grounds that the no-tipping policy and the implementation of that policy and it’s enforcement violates the Massachusetts Tip Act. G.L. c. 149 § 152A.

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Massachusetts Tips Act – Pizza Delivery Charges

Under the Massachusetts Tips Act, employees are afforded the protection to receive the benefit of tips or gratuities paid to them by customers during the course of their employment. The statute also helps by ensuring customers that any tip or gratuity will be for the benefit of the employee to whom it is given.

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Who is a Manager? As a Wait Staff Employee, Are You Missing Out on Tips?

Here is another installment to help employees recognize whether they are receiving all of their hard earned tips. Under Massachusetts law, only three classes of employees are eligible to receive and share tips: 1) wait staff; 2) service employees; and 3) service bartenders. Massachusetts’ courts are largely concerned about the actual work preformed by an employee as opposed to the

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Are You Getting Paid All Of Your Tips?

You’re working hard, you’re earning tips, but are you getting paid all your tips? Under Massachusetts law, only three classes of employees are eligible to receive and share tips: 1) wait staff; 2) service employees; and 3) service bartenders. The following will help readers understand whether they fall under any of these three categories. Wait Staff: To be considered a

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Massachusetts Non-Compete Law (the basics)

The Basics of Non-Compete Agreements: Non-compete agreements are contractual agreements between employers and employees that restrict employees from engaging in certain competitive activities for a specific period of time and within a defined geographic area after leaving their current employment. These agreements aim to protect employers’ confidential information, trade secrets, customer relationships, and other legitimate business interests. Legal Requirements in

Read More »

Understanding the Rights of Domestic Workers in Massachusetts

Domestic workers play a vital role in households across Massachusetts, providing essential care and support for families and individuals. However, they are often subject to unique vulnerabilities and challenges in the workplace. As such, it is important for both domestic workers and their employers to understand the legal protections that are available under Massachusetts law. This article will explain the

Read More »

Exotic Dancers In Massachusetts Recover Withheld Tips From Employer

A Massachusetts federal court has awarded exotic dancers tips that they were unlawfully required to share with company managers. Under Massachusetts law it is impermissible for managers to share in tip pools. United States District Court District of Massachusetts SUMMARY: (court decision – opens in PDF) “The Consolidated Plaintiffs, Leah Saad, Deanna Gallo, Brittany Duchaine and Sanchere Kelly (‘Plaintiffs’), have filed

Read More »

Massachusetts Tip Act – No-tipping Policy

Employees at Dunkin’ Donuts have taken issue with their restaurant’s ‘no-tipping policy.’ Employees sued Dunkin’ Donuts on the grounds that the no-tipping policy and the implementation of that policy and it’s enforcement violates the Massachusetts Tip Act. G.L. c. 149 § 152A.

Read More »

Massachusetts Tips Act – Pizza Delivery Charges

Under the Massachusetts Tips Act, employees are afforded the protection to receive the benefit of tips or gratuities paid to them by customers during the course of their employment. The statute also helps by ensuring customers that any tip or gratuity will be for the benefit of the employee to whom it is given.

Read More »

Who is a Manager? As a Wait Staff Employee, Are You Missing Out on Tips?

Here is another installment to help employees recognize whether they are receiving all of their hard earned tips. Under Massachusetts law, only three classes of employees are eligible to receive and share tips: 1) wait staff; 2) service employees; and 3) service bartenders. Massachusetts’ courts are largely concerned about the actual work preformed by an employee as opposed to the

Read More »

Are You Getting Paid All Of Your Tips?

You’re working hard, you’re earning tips, but are you getting paid all your tips? Under Massachusetts law, only three classes of employees are eligible to receive and share tips: 1) wait staff; 2) service employees; and 3) service bartenders. The following will help readers understand whether they fall under any of these three categories. Wait Staff: To be considered a

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