Dear Subscriber:
Thank you for updating your library with the 2024 edition of the
Massachusetts Wage and Hours Handbook
. This latest version brings updated resources within your immediate reach—for fast, accurate, and practical answers to your questions.
Highlights from the many issues addressed in this edition include
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an employer's liability for treble damages despite paying the employees' overdue wages prior to their filing of a lawsuit;
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case law on the application of the independent contractor statute to persons providing services through an intermediary staffing agency;
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application of the independent contractor statute to the relationship between a franchisor and its franchisee;
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the standards applicable to claims of retaliation under the Domestic Violence and Abuse Leave Act;
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a U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the standards applied by the Department of Labor in determining whether "highly compensated employees" (HCEs) are exempt from minimum wage and overtime laws;
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disallowance of a state law claim for treble damages brought by employees who had already sought relief under a federal statute, the Fair Labor Standards Act;
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updates on the Department of Labor's activities regarding independent contractor classification, joint employer status, and exemptions for white-collar employees;
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an Appeals Court decision affirming the independent contractor status of home inspectors who, among other considerations, used their own equipment, vehicles, and assistants; contacted clients directly; and established their own schedules and workload;
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a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit analyzing the choice-of-law considerations involved in applying the Massachusetts Wage Act to an out-of-state financial planner; and
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recent developments in state and federal leave laws and the relationships between them.
We trust that you will find this latest version of the
Massachusetts Wage and Hours Handbook
an invaluable resource for your busy practice.
Cordially,
MCLE Press