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.
Immigration Status Doesn’t Cancel Your Right to Get Paid
Many undocumented workers in Massachusetts worry that because of their immigration status, they are not entitled to the same legal protections as other employees—especially when it comes to wages. However, under both Massachusetts