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. The lawsuit further alleges that these companies violated the Massachusetts Wage Act, G.L. c. 149, § 148, by taking improper deductions from compensation earned by their field workers. If you work for a company that is attempting to satisfy its overtime obligations by using commissions or bonuses to compensate you for your overtime hours, you may be owed additional overtime compensation which Attorney Shafran can assist you in recovering.
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