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.
Understanding Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors in Massachusetts
Employee misclassification is a common issue in Massachusetts, particularly in industries where companies try to reduce costs by labeling workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Misclassification deprives workers of essential protections, including