By Siobhan Mee, Mary Grace Parsons and Keri Engelman (June 1, 2022, 3:00 PM EDT) -- The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held on April 14 in Devaney v. Zucchini Gold LLC[1] that employees whose overtime claims rest solely on the federal Fair Labor Standards Act[2] cannot recover greater remedies, including treble damages, under the Massachusetts Wage Act. [3]In doing so, the court reduced exposure for Massachusetts employers with workers who are exempt from overtime requirements under Massachusetts law, but not federal law. It also provided useful guidance to Massachusetts employers regarding how to calculate overtime damages, and the importance of maintaining accurate time records. BackgroundIn Devaney, several restaurant employees sued the owners of the restaurant at. . .

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