Steps You Need To Take To Be In Compliance

(12/15/10) With the amendment to the Massachusetts Independent Contractor statute in 2004, it became difficult if not impossible for employers to hire independent contractors.  According to the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, misclassification deprives individuals of the many benefits, both public and private, that are enjoyed by employees.  The Attorney General's office has made enforcement of the Independent Contractor law a top priority, and misclassification has also caught the attention of the Department of Labor, which has a new initiative designed to ensure that workers are properly classified.  This presentation will cover the amendment to the Independent Contractor law, how that amendment applies to individuals in your workforce, and what steps you need to take to be sure that you are in compliance.  If time permits, you will also have the opportunity to ask other questions about compliance with wage and hour law.

 Susan Fentin is a partner in the Springfield labor and employment law firm of Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C.  and a resident of Conway, Mass.  She is a graduate of Wellesley College and graduated magna cum laude from Western New England College School of Law, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review.  For the past four years, Susan has been named a Super Lawyer by Boston Magazine, and she was recognized in 2010 by the prestigious Chambers USA as one of the top labor and employment attorneys in Massachusetts.  She is also Associate Editor of the Massachusetts Employment Law Letter.  She specializes in preventing and defending claims of employment discrimination and helping companies develop policies and practices that comply with the myriad of state and federal laws governing employment.

Registration recommended at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or www.fccdc.org
Date: Thursday, January 20 
(snow date January 27)
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: $10

Refreshments will be provided