In early May, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that 100% commission-based inside salespersons are entitled to separate, additional overtime pay and premium pay for Sunday work. The decision, Sullivan v. Sleepy’s LLC, underscored the...By: Conn Kavanaugh
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On September 24, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a final rule that, when implemented, will raise the minimum salary threshold that white-collar employees must be paid to qualify as employees exempt from the overtime...By: Conn Kavanaugh
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The U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”) has issued a final rule to expand worker eligibility for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The new rule increases the salary thresholds required for white collar and highly...By: Conn Kavanaugh
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Employers will now have extra time to comply with the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, G. L. c. 175M (“Act”), and more clarity on how to do so, thanks to delays implemented by state leaders and regulations issued by the Department of Family and Medical...By: Conn Kavanaugh
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If you’re seeking a special permit for a project, be prepared to prove that your proposal complies with the town’s bylaws. First things first. What is a special permit? Generally, a special permit allows an applicant to use land for purposes that...By: Conn Kavanaugh
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As any seasoned developer knows, condominium development projects involve a delicate interplay between the developer, unit owners, the condo association, and the lenders that fund construction and acquisition costs. Last month, the Appeals Court...By: Conn Kavanaugh
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