Does a retention bonus constitute a “wage” under the Massachusetts Wage Act? On Sept. 6, 2024, the Appellate Division of the Massachusetts District Court ruled that it does not.
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Does a retention bonus constitute a “wage” under the Massachusetts Wage Act? On Sept. 6, 2024, the Appellate Division of the Massachusetts District Court ruled that it does not.
Continue Reading Retention Bonus Not a ‘Wage’ Under Massachusetts LawMassachusetts has adopted new wage transparency requirements for employers, joining a growing list of other states and cities.
The new law contains two distinct wage transparency measures that apply depending…
Continue Reading Massachusetts Wage Transparency Bill Signed into Law by Gov Healey Joining Other StatesOn June 13 in Clark v. Attorney General, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allowed an initiative petition relating to restaurant service workers to appear on the November 2024 ballot.
Continue Reading Tipped Wage Question to Appear on Massachusetts 2024 BallotThe Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) has been amended, effective Nov. 1, 2023, to permit employees to supplement PFMLA benefits with accrued paid leave. In addition, contribution…
Continue Reading Changes Ahead for Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits, Contribution RatesOn April 4, 2022, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) held, in Reuter v. City of Methuen, that the Massachusetts Wage Act, G.L. c. 149, § 148, requires courts…
Continue Reading Massachusetts Employers Strictly Liable for Late Payments Under Wage Act
Effective Jan. 1, 2021, eligible individuals employed by Massachusetts employers will be entitled to receive paid family and medical leave.
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On Sept. 8, 2020, a New York federal judge struck down substantial portions of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL’s) joint employer final rule, which went into effect March 1,
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Beginning July 6, Massachusetts will enter Phase 3 of the Four-Phase Reopening Plan. However, businesses located within Boston will have a delayed Phase 3 start date until July 13.
Continue Reading More Businesses Allowed to Reopen as Massachusetts Moves Into Phase 3 on July 6