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.
Join our Prince Lobel employment lawyers as we discuss:
- 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 will offer an interactive discussion focusing on recent noteworthy cases and the pitfalls employers now face in these dangerous areas of the law. Attendees are welcome to submit any specific questions on these topics when you RSVP.
Moderator:
Richard D. Glovsky
Chair, Prince Lobel Employment Practice Group
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
Limited seating
Please RSVP to rsvp@PrinceLobel.com. For more information on the event, please contact Nicole DeAntonis at 617 456 8058 or ndeantonis@PrinceLobel.com.
