William C. Martucci

Dec 13, 2024 | jdsupra.com | William C. Martucci

Nov 14, 2024 | jdsupra.com | William C. Martucci |Steven Rich

On September 12, 2024, a Yakima, Washington jury awarded a $237.6 million nuclear verdict to Tahvio Gratton, a former package delivery driver who filed a lawsuit against his employer for violation of federal and state statutes that protect workers from discriminatory treatment and retaliation.

Nov 14, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Stephen Hansen |William C. Martucci

In a recent decision, the Massachusetts Appellate Division of the District Court Department affirmed the trial court’s award of summary judgment in favor of an employer that had argued that a retention bonus did not constitute a “wage” under the Massachusetts Wage Act, M.G.L. c. 149, § 148. In doing so, the court found that the retention bonus was akin to contingent compensation that did not fall within the plain language of the Wage Act. Nunez v.

Mar 18, 2024 | lafter.media | William C. Martucci

UNPOPULAR : Retour à la caisse départ AbonnésAvec ses quinze membres permanents qualifiés automatiquement chaque année, la première version de la Superligue d’avril 2021 avait choqué de nombreux fans. Près de trois ans plus tard, ses promoteurs tentent de noyer le poisson. Le « nouveau » format de la Superligue, présenté en décembre dernier, est en fait un retour en arrière.

Jan 23, 2024 | jdsupra.com | William C. Martucci

There has been a great amount of activity in union organizing efforts in recent years. Many societal and market changes, as well as the impact of the pandemic on various working arrangements, serve as the foundational basis for this dramatic increase in union activity. This meaningful development highlights the importance of understanding one’s workforce arrangements and how those arrangements impact the interests and well-being of individuals.