On July 20, 2023, Attorney Shafran, on behalf of a former employee, filed suit against a construction company and its principals (collectively “Defendants”) alleging that the Defendants’ failed to pay the employee all wages due in a timely manner in violation of G.L. c. 149, § 148 (the Massachusetts Wage Act), and failed to pay the employee overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in a workweek in violation of G.L. c. 151, § 1A (the Massachusetts overtime law). If you have not been paid all wages due to you, including overtime compensation, Attorney Shafran can assist you in recovering your unpaid 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