Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

Re: wages dispute

Assuming that you are supposed to be paid $8.50 for each hour actually worked, plus overtime, then you are entitled to be paid for the time you actually spend working.

You should have an attorney review your employment contract/handbook and your payment history. You must file a wage violation complaint with the Attorney General's Office before going forward with a lawsuit, and you should request (or have your attorney request) a copy of your employment file, which you are entitled to by law.

There are harsh penalties for employers who fail to pay their employees, including forcing the employer to pay triple the amount actually owed to the employee, as well as attorneys fees.

I am located in Boston and represent clients throughout Massachusetts.

Re: wages dispute

If you're supposed to be paid on an hourly basis, then they must pay you for the hours you work. They may desire that you spend only 1/2 hour per person, but if it takes more than that, they must pay you for the time.