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.
Late Wage Payments in Massachusetts – Understanding Your Rights
Employees in Massachusetts are entitled to timely wage payments under state law. When an employer delays paying wages beyond the legally mandated timeframe, it can create financial hardship and uncertainty for workers. Massachusetts has