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WHAT HAPPENS TO SALES COMMISSIONS NOT YET PAID WHEN THE EMPLOYEE QUITS OR IS TERMINATED?
Intro: Disputes over sales commissions are often the subject of litigation. The stakes are high. Under the Massachusetts Wage Act, a commission can be considered wages. Failure to pay wages can result in liability for triple damages, payment of the employee's...
DOCUMENT YOUR OWNERSHIP INTEREST OR STOCK RIGHTS IN AN LLC OR CORPORATION
Fox Mulder’s motto was “Trust No One.” Lawyers can understand this. Oftentimes, the practice of law is all about being paranoid. We have to assume that your business partner will screw you over, or that your employer will not fulfill your expectations. Don’t rely...
MYTHS AND REALITIES – STARTING OR JOINING AN LLC OR CORPORATION WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS AND ACQUAINTANCES.
As a lawyer who litigates disputes among partners, close corporation shareholders, and limited liability company members and managers, I hear a lot of myths about them. The myths below are in italics, with my (sometimes snide) comments below each one. I will be an...
THE NEW MASSACHUSETTS EQUAL PAY ACT – HOW BAD IS IT FOR EMPLOYERS?
The new Massachusetts Equal Pay Act goes into effect on July 1, 2018. The basic concept of the statute is that you cannot pay employees differently based on gender. You are busy running your business, but don't ignore this statute. CONNECT WITH ADAMRELATED...
A MINORITY OWNER’S RIGHT TO INSPECT LLC RECORDS OR CORPORATE BOOKS AND RECORDS
An LLC (Limited Liability Company) Member in Massachusetts has a right to inspect certain records of the LLC. This includes basic information, such as the certificate of organization, the names and addresses of all Members and Managers, and a copy of the operating...
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