Hospitality

Court Says Landlord Cannot Evict Restaurant Tenant Despite Numerous Defaults

After a summary process trial before him (without a jury), a Superior Court judge recently held that a commercial landlord…

2 years ago

Reminder: Important Wage & Hour Updates Effective January 1, 2020

by Robert Rudolph Massachusetts Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2020, the Massachusetts Minimum Wage will increase from $12.00 per hour…

5 years ago

Department of Labor Modifies Stance on Obama Era 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees

by Robert P. Rudolph On November 8, 2018 the Department of Labor ("DOL") issued Opinion Letter FLSA 2018-27, which rolls…

6 years ago

Franchisor Not Liable for Alleged Tips Act Violation by Franchisee

by Robert P. Rudolph Where the plaintiff employee in Yarph v. Bowden Hospitality Newton LLC, et al. sought to add…

7 years ago

Landowner Liable When Guest Walks into Area Marked “Employees Only”

by Robert P. Rudolph After a Massachusetts Superior Court jury returned a verdict in favor of the estate of a…

8 years ago

No Means No: Shift Supervisors Are Not Entitled to Pooled Tips

A recent decision by the First Circuit will have vast ramifications for all restaurant owners in Massachusetts. In Matamoros v.…

12 years ago