Employment Law

Massachusetts Wage Act

If you have believe your employer is in violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act, you should contact a lawyer immediately. You can Call or Text me at (508) 960-9686 for a FREE Consultation. You need an attorney fighting for you immediately.

Common Examples of Violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act

1. Waiter/Waitress who isn't paid their pooled tips. Does your employer pool your tips? Do they keep some of the tips for themselves? If they do, call me.

2. Bartender who isn't paid their pooled tips. Does your employer pool your tips? Do they keep some of the tips for themselves? If they do, call me.

3. Commission Jobs who aren't paid their full commission. If your employer pays you on commission and you believe you aren't being paid the correct amount, Call or Text me at (508) 960-9686 for a FREE Consultation.

4. Overtime. Do you work more than 40 hours each week? Are you paid overtime for the time you work more than 40 hours? If not, Call or Text me at (508) 960-9686 for a FREE Consultation.

5. Terminated, Laid off, Fired: If you have been let go from your job, they must pay your final paycheck on the same day. That includes earned vacation time. If you have been terminated, laid off, or fired for any reason, Call or Text me at (508) 960-9686 for a FREE Consultation.

6. Independent Contractors: Companies often call employees independent contractors to avoid having to pay additional benefits. If your employer has classified you as an independent contractor, Call or Text me at (508) 960-9686 for a FREE Consultation. You may have a claim for Misclassification. You may also have a claim for violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act.

7. Delivery Drivers, Travel Nurses, PCAs, etc: Travel time is a common violation as well. You are not paid for your travel to and from work. This is often called your commute. However, if you are traveling between deliveries or between job sites or customer locations, you should be paid for this time. If you believe your employer is not paying you for travel time, Call or Text me at (508) 960-9686 for a FREE Consultation.

8. Start-ups: Starting a company is very hard and expensive. Many new companies offer employees jobs but defer their wages to allow the company to start making money. If you are working for a company and they are deferring your wages, Call or Text me at (508) 960-9686 for a FREE Consultation.

The Massachusetts Wage Act is very protective of Massachusetts Employees. It allows for triple damages if your employer violates the law. This includes not paying the correct amount, not paying employees on time, and many other violations. If you believe you haven't been paid appropriately, you should contact a lawyer immediately. You can Call or Text me at (508) 960-9686 for a FREE Consultation. You need an attorney fighting for you immediately.

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