As summer approaches, many companies will face the tempting invitation from students to work “for free” as interns. While some companies may consider jumping at the chance to enhance their workforce without incurring the...more
6/17/2013
- Attorney's Fees Damages FLSA Training Unpaid Interns
A favorite saying of my mentor and colleague in the Labor and Employment Group here at Burns & Levinson is “no good deed goes unpunished.” Over my years of practice, I have found that this phrase oft comes to mind when an...more
4/12/2013
- Employee Benefits Illegal Gratuities Vacation Pay Wage Act
As I mentioned in some of my prior posts, the Massachusetts Weekly Payment of Wages Act (“Wage Act”) poses many challenges to employers due, in part, to the vagueness of its terms, the strict liability it imposes on employers...more
3/15/2013
- Prudential Sales Commissions Strict Liability Wage Act Wages
Just as in romance, employer-employee relationships often are at their best in the courting stage. During the after-glow of an initial hire, many employers wish to make new employees feel welcome by sending confirmatory...more
2/15/2013
- Employment Contract Hiring & Firing Offer Letters
