Massachusetts Wage and Hour Laws: Legal Risks for Businesses in Transition

The laws governing payment of wages, overtime pay, and commissions have become a leading source of employee claims and employer liability. Mistakes in this area can be costly and penalties in Massachusetts include treble damages and individual liability against certain individual corporate officers.  Buyers and sellers in corporate transactions must pay close attention to these risks where the transaction may result in termination of employees’ employment. Click here to read the full article.