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SJC Rejects Expansive Standard for Joint Employment Under Massachusetts Wage Laws, Aligning with Federal Standard

On December 13, 2021, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court answered longstanding questions about which entities may be jointly responsible for wage violations under Massachusetts law. In Jinks v. Credico (USA) LLC, a...more

Massachusetts Business Litigation Session Rejects “ABC Test” for Joint Employer Status

In an attempt to extend the reach of state wage/hour laws to reach more defendants, Plaintiffs’ lawyers have sought to expand the employment relationship in a variety of ways. ...more

2nd Cir. Rules Utilization Reviewer Was Exempt “Professional”

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Second Circuit has affirmed summary judgment for the employer, Aetna, in an exempt misclassification overtime claim brought by a nurse reviewer. Agreeing that the plaintiff was properly classified as a...more

Tips on Avoiding Wage And Hour Lawsuits in Massachusetts - Tip #4: Review Independent Contractor Relationships

Among the most common types of wage and hour lawsuits in Massachusetts are independent contractor misclassification suits. These actions arise when an individual who provides a service claims that: (1) he or she was...more

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