Tips On Avoiding Wage And Hour Lawsuits In Massachusetts - April 2019

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Even fair-minded employers, with sound policies, face "off-the-clock" claims. That is, employers have to defend against lawsuits in which employees argue that they worked hours for which
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Tip #3: Conduct an Off-the-Clock Work Audit

Even fair-minded employers, with sound policies, face "off-the-clock" claims. That is, employers have to defend against lawsuits in which employees argue that they worked hours for which their employers failed to pay them. Plaintiffs' lawyers often assert these claims as class or collective actions. Your company may be vulnerable, but you can take steps that may mitigate the risk... Continue Reading Here.

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For Tip #1: Consider An Arbitration Agreement—With A Class Action Waiver, click here.

For Tip #2: Consider Conducting a Pay Equity Audit click here.

Stay tuned for Tip #4: Evaluate Your Company's Independent Contractor Classifications!

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