On September 12, 2023, Attorney Shafran filed a class action suit (Unpaid Vacation Time) on behalf of former corporate employees of Dunkin’ brands alleging that Dunkin’ violated the Massachusetts Wage Act, G.L. c. 149, § 148, as a result of a company-wide policy pursuant to which it failed to pay all accrued and unused paid time off to employees based out of Dunkin’s Canton, Massachusetts headquarters who employment began before December 31, 2021 and ended at anytime between January 1, 2022 and the present. If you have not been paid the value of all accrued and unused vacation time at the end of your employment, Attorney Shafran can assist you in recovering this compensation.
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