Workers' Compensation and Other Changes Affecting Employer's Wallets
May 16, 2024
Trevor Brice, Esq. of The Royal Law Firm conducted a seminar on recent changes to workers' compensation and how it affects employer's wallets. This Seminar was held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
Attorney Brice presented on the following topics:
- The Recent Changes
- The Potential Upheaval in the Workers’ Compensation World
Proposed changes in workers’ compensation laws aim to hold employers to a higher standard, as well as an increase in employers' potential liability. These changes and recent legislation regarding workers’ compensation was discussed in detail to ensure employers are aware of the consequences of not following new practices.
Please feel free to contact any of the attorneys at The Royal Law Firm if you have any questions on any of these topics!
Our attorneys successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of the Defendant from the Massachusetts Appeals Court in a Wage Act and contract dispute. The Complainant alleged entitlement to a substantial variable compensation award following resignation. We demonstrated that the compensation plan made such awards discretionary and contingent on continued employment at the time of payout. The Appeals Court agreed, finding that the award did not constitute wages under the Wage Act and that the Defendant acted lawfully in denying payment. All claims were dismissed in their entirety.
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