Our attorneys each bring over 25 years of experience in civil litigation to their Southeast Massachusetts practice and have spent their careers representing consumers, employees and regular people in their fights against big business, big banks and wealthy institutions. They share some of their knowledge of important topics related to wage and hour law, employee's rights, sexual harassment, workplace gender discrimination (or age, religion, race, sexual orientation discrimination, etc.) here in our library articles - this is information everyone should know!
If you are having an issue with your paycheck or you are being treated unfairly in the workplace, even if you are not sure if it is illegal, then you should call a professional, knowledgeable expert like Carlin Phillips of Phillips Garcia Law today at 508.998.0800 or leave a message via our the contact form at the bottom of this page. Remember, it costs you nothing out of pocket because we only get paid if we win your case!
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: All About New Pandemic Emergency Paid LeaveFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) offers workers paid leave out of work to care for themselves, others and their kids during a pandemic emergency.
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CASE ANALYSIS: 4 Inside Sales Reps Sued Employer for Multiple Violations of Wage ActPhillips & Garcia sued for failure to pay overtime, premium pay for Sundays and holidays, incorrect meal breaks and unpaid monthly sales meetings.
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CASE ANALYSIS: Are future commissions protected by the Wage Act? Answer: They May Be Under Certain CircumstancesA look at a case involving a senior sales manager who was terminated as retaliation for complaining about her commission and what she was entitled to legally.
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CASE ANALYSIS: If you are forced to work or can't leave your work station during your "lunch break" is your employer required to pay you? Answer: Yes.Hourly employees working during a lunch break or being interrupted to do work during a lunch break are entitled to be paid for their "lunch break."
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CASE ANALYSIS: 100% Commissioned Inside Sales Reps DO Get Overtime & Sunday PayInside sales employees paid on a 100% commission basis are entitled to be paid for overtime hours worked and premium pay for work on Sundays
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CASE ANALYSIS: Can unused sick time be considered wages?A Massport employee's claim to be paid for unused sick time deniedby MA Supreme Judicial Court.
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Incorrectly Classified: Has Your Employer Wrongly Treated You as a 1099 "Independent Contractor" Rather than a W-2 Employee?Are you being paid as an independent contractor when you are really an employee? Massachusetts law presumes you are an employee, not an independent contractor.
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As an Essential Worker in Massachusetts, Am I Entitled To Hazard Pay?Hazard pay in Massachusetts for essential workers differs by industry and employer, but there are some across the board changes you should know about.
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Know Your Rights: Paid Sick Leave During COVID-19 Take Advantage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Massachusetts Earned Sick Time LawLearn how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law work when you need to take time off for yourself or your family.
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Minimum Wage: Understanding Your Hourly Rate and Tip EarningsAlthough the hourly wage for servers/bartenders is different, tips plus the service wage must always add up to minimum wage for each hour worked.