- Posts by James J. SawczynAssociate
Attorney James Sawczyn's experience includes the following:
- Assisting with the defense of employers in state and federal courts in single-plaintiff and class action disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment ...
In recent years, a growing number of states and localities have enacted unique minimum wage laws and ordinances entitling employees to be paid more – in some cases, substantially more – than the federal minimum wage, which has stood at $7.25 for nearly a decade.
As these minimum wages become more particularized, multi-jurisdictional employers face an increasing challenge to maintain compliance.
Below is an overview of notable increases slated to take effect on January 1, 2019, unless otherwise noted.
Please note that, at this late date, the 2019 minimum wage remains the subject ...
In Tze-Kit Mui v. Massachusetts Port Authority, Massachusetts’ highest court held that Massachusetts law does not require employers to pay departing employees for accrued, unused sick time within the timeframe prescribed for “wages,” as the term is defined by the Massachusetts Wage Act.
In reaching its decision, the Court analyzed the plain meaning of “wages” under the Act and concluded that the legislature did not intend that “wages” would include sick time. The decision removes a significant concern for Massachusetts employers who are strictly liable for ...
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