On January 11, 2024, Attorney Shafran filed a prevailing wage suit against a construction company alleging that the company failed to pay the employee the prevailing wage applicable to a gradall operator in violation of the Massachusetts prevailing wage law, G.L. c. 149, §27 et seq. If you are working on a prevailing wage job (i.e., a public job) and you are not being paid the correct rate for the work you are performing, Attorney Shafran can assist you in recovering your unpaid prevailing wages.
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