Webinar
Apr 8, 2022
Webinar Recording: SJC Mandates Treble Damages for ALL Late Payments of Wages - Changes Employers Need to Make Now
About the Program
On April 4, 2022, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court adopted an extremely stringent interpretation of the Wage Act that mandates treble damages for all late payments of wages in the Bay State, including those resulting from honest mistakes and errors that are promptly fixed. A full summary of the decision with key takeaways for Massachusetts employers can be found here.
Join us for a micro webinar where Seyfarth’s Boston Wage and Hour attorneys discuss practical takeaways and considerations employers in Massachusetts should be aware of in light of this decision.
Specific topics covered will include:
- How employers should revamp payroll systems to operate in a zero-margin-for-error environment
- How to deal with the settlement of disputed wages claims in the face of automatic multiple damages
- The potential retroactive effect of the ruling to create liability based on payments that have already been made
Speakers
Barry J. Miller, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Molly C. Mooney, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
If you have any questions, please contact Kate Avery at kavery@seyfarth.com and reference this event.
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This webinar is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, NJ, and NY. Credit will be applied for as requested for TX, GA, WA, NC and VA. The following jurisdictions accept reciprocal credit with these accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, CT, NH. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used in other jurisdictions for self-application. To request CLE credit, fill out the recorded attendance form linked above and return it to CLE@seyfarth.com. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com. CLE credit for this recording expires on 04/07/2023.