March 30, 2026

Legal Alert: Wage Act Class Action Lawsuits

RAM members should be aware of the recent wave of class action lawsuits that have been filed against Massachusetts employers alleging violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act.  The increase in activity comes on the heels of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s 2022 Reuter decision which adopted a strict liability standard for Wage Act violations.  This means any violation, even those technical in nature, now automatically triggers the law’s treble damages, interest and legal fee provisions.  With no flexibility for good faith mistakes, the decision has served as an incentive for unscrupulous plaintiff attorneys to seek out technical violations of the law to base future class actions upon.  
 
In the most recent line of cases, employers are alleged to have paid salaried employees on a monthly basis involuntarily.  Under the law, certain salaried employees are required to be paid on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis, unless the employee voluntarily elects to be paid on a monthly basis.  Initially, the lawsuits targeted only non profit employers, but after the Legislature granted them immunity as part of the state’s 2025 Budget, the focus has shifted to for profit employers.  
 
In light of these developments, members are strongly advised to review the requirements of the Massachusetts Wage Act, as well as their current employment practices to ensure compliance with all aspects of the law.  To learn more about your obligations under the Massachusetts Wage Act please click here. 

The FIFA World Cup Is Coming—Is Your Business Ready?

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be the largest in history—spanning three countries, 48 teams, and 104 matches, with seven games hosted in Boston.

Join the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for a free, hybrid event, Ready for Kickoff: Prepare Your Business for the FIFA World Cup, designed to help businesses understand what’s coming and how to prepare to take advantage of increased visibility, visitors, and demand.

You’ll hear insights from leaders shaping FIFA World Cup™ Boston 2026 strategy and leave with practical guidance to help your business capitalize on the global spotlight coming to the region.

*In person spots are full, but virtual registration remains open. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

April 1, 20026 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.| Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce -- Hybrid

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