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Using unpaid interns may be illegal

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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June 14 2013

As summer approaches, many companies will face the tempting invitation from students to work "for free" as interns. While some companies may consider

Beware of choice of law when drafting independent contractor agreements

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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May 23 2013

As we have previously posted in Choice of Law in a Contract Can Be Critical, Ensuring Your Dispute Is Resolved in the Forum You Want Is Not Always

Gratuitous payments cannot be re-cast as accrued vacation pay required by Massachusetts Wage Act

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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April 11 2013

A favorite saying of my mentor and colleague in the Labor and Employment Group here at Burns & Levinson is "no good deed goes unpunished." Over my

3 keys to drafting commission plans to avoid Wage Act violations

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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March 14 2013

As I mentioned in some of my prior posts, the Massachusetts Weekly Payment of Wages Act ("Wage Act") poses many challenges to employers due, in part

Be aware of more aggressive enforcement of equal pay

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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February 28 2013

The Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), Patricia A. Shiu, just announced that prior voluntary guidelines and

6 tips for drafting offer letters

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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February 14 2013

Just as in romance, employer-employee relationships often are at their best in the courting stage. During the after-glow of an initial hire, many

Avoiding misclassification of independent contractors in the new year

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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December 20 2012

With the new year, taking the time to review the status of your independent contractors may create valuable savings

Be wary of state-specific requirements for non-competition agreements

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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October 26 2012

One size most certainly does not fit all when it comes to noncompetition agreements

Employees misclassified as independent contractors pose significant risks

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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October 11 2012

Many are familiar with Juliet’s tribute to Romeo: “What’s in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.”

Caution! Employees not at work

Burns & Levinson LLP
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USA
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September 14 2012

Although there are many occasions when an employer may lawfully terminate a non-performing or absent employee, if the reason for the non-performance or absence is based on a physical or mental condition or a perceived physical or mental condition employers are well-served to carefully scrutinize the facts before deciding to terminate an employee

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