For a decade, Mike Bace has filed litigation against some of the largest employers in Massachusetts - all to enforce the important and significant rights of employees. Mike answers his phone at all hours of the day, is extremely accessible by phone and email. Mike files lawsuits on behalf of people who are owed wages, owed overtime, or are experiencing unfairness at work.
We represent all types of workers including: domestic workers, drivers, prevailing wage workers, highway laborers, restaurant waitstaff, bartenders, nurses, etc. If you are paid by 1099 as an "independent contractor, " or have any other issues at work - we want to talk to you! Massachusetts has some of the most strict and employee-friendly laws in the country.
We represent all types of workers including: domestic workers, drivers, prevailing wage workers, highway laborers, restaurant waitstaff, bartenders, nurses, etc. If you are paid by 1099 as an "independent contractor, " or have any other issues at work - we want to talk to you! Massachusetts has some of the most strict and employee-friendly laws in the country.
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Who We Are
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Our practice is devoted to overwhelming our clients with service and accessibility. As basic as it sounds, we respond to emails, and we return messages. We try to treat every client equally, regardless of the amount in controversy.
I am confident our work product competes with almost any firm in the city; by leveraging technology and bringing on talented and thoughtful attorneys, I think we really have a competitive advantage that yields positive results for our clients.
I am confident our work product competes with almost any firm in the city; by leveraging technology and bringing on talented and thoughtful attorneys, I think we really have a competitive advantage that yields positive results for our clients.
Employee Rights
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If you are owed wages from your employer in Massachusetts, one avenue of relief is to pursue litigation (a lawsuit) in order to recoup those wages as damages. Prior to the filing of any lawsuit in Massachusetts that seeks damages pursuant to a violation of the Wage Act - a "wage and hour" complaint must be filed.
Unpaid Wages & Unpaid Overtime
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The Wage Act is one of the most significant statutes that protects the rights of employees (whether labelled an "independent contractor" or not). It requires employers to pay wages on time, pay overtime where applicable, and contains serious remedies where there are violations - namely, potential triple damages and an award of attorney's fees.
Independent Contractors
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In Massachusetts, it is nearly impossible to be correctly classified as an independent contractor.
M.G.L. c. 149, § 148B states that in order to be classified as an independent contractor (and not an employee) all three of the following must be established: 1) the individual is free from control and direction in connection with the performance of the service, both under his contract for the performance of service and in fact; and 2) the service is performed outside the usual course of business of the employer; and 3) the individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession or business of the same nature as that involved in the service performed.
M.G.L. c. 149, § 148B states that in order to be classified as an independent contractor (and not an employee) all three of the following must be established: 1) the individual is free from control and direction in connection with the performance of the service, both under his contract for the performance of service and in fact; and 2) the service is performed outside the usual course of business of the employer; and 3) the individual is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, profession or business of the same nature as that involved in the service performed.
Wrongful Termination
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You cannot be fired for asserting your legal rights. Pursuant to the statute, if you are terminated for asserting your rights (even internally, to HR, or to a manager), this could give rise to another cause of action for the retaliatory firing.
From a theoretical perspective, this is a positive, but employers regularly make work-life challenging in ways that fall short of termination for employees who assert their legal rights; we are cognizant of this difficult dynamic, and encourage employees to contact an attorney without delay to discuss in detail.
From a theoretical perspective, this is a positive, but employers regularly make work-life challenging in ways that fall short of termination for employees who assert their legal rights; we are cognizant of this difficult dynamic, and encourage employees to contact an attorney without delay to discuss in detail.
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