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A Percent-of-Profit Incentive Payment is Not “Wages” Under the Massachusetts Wage Act

The Massachusetts Wage Act (MA Wage Act) is one of the most punitive wage payment laws in the country. Employers who violate the MA Wage Act are liable for treble damages, attorney’s fees, and costs. The question of what...more

2/28/2024  /  Incentives , Treble Damages , Wage Act , Wages

Avoiding Application of the Massachusetts Wage Act to Out-of-State Employees

The Massachusetts Wage Act is one of the most punitive wage payment laws in the country. Employers who run afoul of its provisions, even unintentionally, are liable for treble damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs. ...more

Massachusetts Highest Court Awards Treble Damages Under the Wage Act, Even After Employer Remedied Violation

Beth Reuter was terminated from her employment with the City of Methuen (the “City”). On her termination date, the City failed to pay Ms. Reuter for her accrued, unused vacation time, as required by M. G. L. c. 149, § 148...more

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