What do Federal Express, King Arthur’s Lounge and Family Dollar Stores have in common? They each found themselves in court trying to defend claims that they misclassified their workers — either as independent contractors instead of employees or as exempt, rather than non-exempt, overtime-eligible employees. And in each case, the companies paid handsomely. FedEx was required to pay a $27 million court judgment, and Family Dollar was docked $17 million. King Arthur has yet to be assessed damages for the misclassification of 70 exotic dancers. That decision is in the works.
In this interactive seminar, Prince Lobel employment lawyers discussed:
- The strict Massachusetts definition of an independent contractor
- The complex rules of classifying workers as exempt, rather than non-exempt
- The substantial economic risks of getting it wrong
This breakfast seminar offered a lively discussion focusing on recent noteworthy cases and the pitfalls employers now face in these dangerous areas of the law.
Panelists:
Daniel S. Tarlow
Partner, Prince Lobel
Jeffrey A. Dretler
Partner, Prince Lobel
Details:
Breakfast seminar
Thursday, February 4, 2010
8:00 – 10:00 AM
Location:
Boston Marriott Newton
2345 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466