Dishman Law | PC

David has over 35 years of experience in representing individuals who suffered serious injuries as a result of auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, code violations, and dangerous / defective products.

Employers cannot require you to share your tips or service charges with certain employees, including managerial staff. If you've been required or encouraged to share your tips with management or non-service employees you have the right to seek compensation.

Commission plans are often overly complicated and confusing. If you haven't received all of your earned commissions contact us to review your plan.

Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and unwanted physical conduct are all examples of sexual harassment in the workplace and are illegal under Federal and state law. If you have been the victim of any of the above, you have the right to seek compensation.

You have the right to question your employer about any work place practice you believe violate the law. If you have been punished for questioning the legality of a workplace practice your employer may be in violation of Massachusetts law, and entitle you to compensation.

Your employer may be violating Massachusetts law if you are not getting paid minimum wage, which is currently $12 per hour for non-service employees, and $3.75 per hour for service employees. If you are a non-tipped hourly employee, your employer is required to pay you $18 per hour for all hours worked over 40 hours per week. Your employer must also pay for all of the hours that you've spent working, such as attending mandatory meetings outside of work, doing pre-shift and post-shift work. If you have been subject to any of these practices, you may be eligible to receive 3 times the amount you are owed, plus attorney’s fees.