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Gilman Law LLP is Investigating Potential Employment Complaints Against Massachusetts Companies that have Misclassified Workers as Independent Contractors

Boston, MA (PRWEB) January 01, 2012

Recently, Massachusetts workers in a number of fields have been able to win back wages and other damages by filing independent contractor misclassification complaints against their employer. Massachusetts has some of the strictest laws in the country governing the classification of workers as independent contractors, and provides for the payment of treble damages and attorneys fees in civil suits. Gilman Law LLP is offering free complaint consultations to any Massachusetts worker who may have been misclassified as an independent contractor. If you or someone you know is being wrongly classified as an independent contractor in Massachusetts, it is important that you contact Gilman Law today to discuss your misclassification complaint with one of our experienced employment lawyers. nytimes.com/2010/02/18/business/18workers.html?pagewanted=all

Massachusetts Independent Contractor Misclassification

Independent contractors generally include self-employed workers who are not covered by the tax and wage laws that apply to employees. When a worker is deemed an independent contractor, employers are not required to pay Social Security, Medicare or federal unemployment insurance taxes. The federal FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime requirements don’t apply to independent contractors, and they are denied benefits under the Family Medical Leave Act and many other protections. In a tough economy, it is easy to see why some companies might be tempted to misinterpret or ignore the federal and state laws that cover the classification of employees as independent contractors.

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How do Massachusetts courts determine a independent contractor misclassification complaint

To determine whether an individual is an “employee” under the FLSA, courts look to the economic reality of the parties’ business relationship as a whole. A workers status is determined by whether the individual is economically dependent on the business he or she is working for, or, as a matter of economic reality, is actually in a business for themselves. Massachusetts law goes even further, creating a presumption of employee status for purposes of the Commonwealths wage laws and requires businesses to meet a strict three-part test to overcome this presumption. That test requires that:

A worker must be free from control and direction in performing the service. In other words, it is up to the independent contractor to decide when to work, how to work and where to work.

Services provided by the independent contractor must be outside of the usual course of the employers business.

The worker must be in an independent trade, occupation, profession or business.

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Massachusetts courts have been interpreting the states independent contractor regulations very broadly. For example, one court recently found that exotic dancers who worked at a strip club were integral to the business of the club, and were therefore employees. Massachusetts courts are increasingly finding that workers such as truck drivers who deliver products or packages for the company are employees.

If a Massachusetts employer is found to have violated the states independent contractor law, they may face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Civil penalties are significant and include treble damages and attorneys’ fees. The misclassified employer may also be eligible for any wages (including overtime) and benefits he or she would have received as an employee, including holiday pay, vacation pay, and any other employee benefits.

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Legal Help for Victims of Massachusetts Independent Contractor Misclassification

Massachusetts workers illegally classified as independent contractors may be entitled to significant damages, back wages and benefits. If you think your Massachusetts employer wrongly misclassified you as an independent contractor, Gilman Law can help. For a free evaluation of your case, please click here or call Toll Free at 1-888-252-0048.

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Siena Research Institute Announces 1st Annual State of Massachusetts Survey: The Economy and Personal Finances

Loudonville, NY (PRWEB) December 15, 2011

Forty-nine percent of Massachusetts residents now believe our countrys best economic days are behind us and that the next generation will have to accept a lower standard of living while 46 percent feel the current economic problems are temporary and we will return to financial health according to a new survey released today from the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI) and underwritten by First Niagara Bank. The cost of food is a financial hardship for 65 percent, gas prices seriously impact 60 percent and home heating is a concern for 71 percent. Still, 41 percent added to their retirement savings this year beyond any contribution their employer may have made (11% a great deal) while a third added no money and 13 percent had to withdraw from their savings to meet expenses. Forty-two percent of state residents are less in debt today than a year ago while 40 percent are deeper in debt and while 46 percent say it is at least somewhat true that they have six months of expenses in a savings account, a majority, 51 percent do not.

Asked whether, since the recession of the fall of 2007, they or any of their family had experienced 10 different financial events:

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Chris Lafond- Hiring in Massachusetts – Jobs, Careers, Opportunities- American Income Life

AmericanIncomeLifeInsuranceCompany-LaFond.com – Chris Lafond is a State General Agent from Massachusetts forAmerican Income Life Insurance Company. If you are looking for a great career or job in Massachusetts then visit this website – http AmericanIncomeLifeInsuranceCompany-LaFond.com . After graduating from UC Berkley in 1991, Chris Lafond became frustrated with the jobs available during the bad economic time. Taking a job just to pay the bills, Mr. Lafond was constantly on the job search. After interviewing with American Income Life Insurance Company, Mr. Lafond realized he had found a career. “There were three things that stood out to me,” Mr. Lafond says. Mr. Lafond liked that American Income Life Insurance Company stood for the working families of America and the real relationships that the Agents built with their customers. The payment system at American Income Life Insurance Company attracted Mr. Lafond as well. “The more you work and the more you put into this Company, the more you get back,” Mr. Lafond says. Mr. Lafond has put his time and energy into American Income Life Insurance Company, and it has paid off. Mr. Lafond has worked his way up the ladder, and has helped many other State General Agents do the same.
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Stowe & Degon LLC Exclaims– ?Don?t Be Left Out in the Cold by Leaving Money on the Table!?

Stowe & Degon LLC Exclaims– “Don’t Be Left Out in the Cold by Leaving Money on the Table!”

Stowe & Degon LLC

Westborough, MA (PRWEB) November 28, 2011

November: 2011 – Stowe & Degon LLC hosted a timely seminar and breakfast on how new tax legislation will impact and improve your business’s bottom line featuring Dean Zerbe J.D., LL.M. National Managing Director of alliantgroup’s Washington, D.C. Office.

Prior to joining alliantgroup in February, 2008, Dean was Senior Counsel and Tax Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, where he worked closely with the Chairman (and currently Ranking Member) of the Finance Committee, Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) on tax legislation. During his time on the Finance Committee, Dean was intimately involved with almost every major piece of tax legislation that was signed into law – including the 2001 and 2003 tax reconciliation bills (representing two of the largest tax cuts in the nation’s history); the JOBS bill in 2004 (corporate tax reform); and, the Pension Protection Act. Dean provided his insights about Washington legislation regarding tax reform and other topics.

Stowe & Degon LLC’s strategic alliance with alliantgroup provides additional and powerful specialty tax service offerings allowing a business to reduce its pending tax liability and receive cash infusions from the government for past qualifying activities.

alliantgroup works with Stowe & Degon LLC and their clients to identify powerful, government-sponsored, cash-generating credits, incentives, and deductions, such as:

    Federal and state R&D tax credits
    Federal export incentives
    Federal and state manufacturing incentives
    State and local tax incentives
    Sales & use tax reviews
    Federal and state hiring credits & incentives
    Energy-related tax incentives
    Captive insurance companies
    More than 7,000 other federal, state & local credits & incentives

About Stowe & Degon LLC

Stowe & Degon LLC provides audit services, tax advisory, business consulting and due diligence to publicly-listed, private, not-for-profit and employee benefit plan clients. The firm’s experience spans a wide range of industries including manufacturing, technology, not-for-profit, healthcare, managed care, insurance and retail. Stowe & Degon is registered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure in Public Accounting, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the SEC Practice Section of the AICPA, the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center of the AICPA, and the Massachusetts Society of CPA’s.

The firm is highly experienced in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Governmental Auditing Standards (GAS), auditing standards issued by the United States Department of Labor and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The firm has also invested hundreds of hours in examining Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) to assess its practical implications. For more information visit http://www.stowedegon.com.

If you’d like more information about this topic or to schedule a meeting with Michael Stowe and David Degon, please contact us at 508-983-6700.

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Everlast Siding Quickly Gaining Traction in Framingham, Cambridge and other Boston Communities

Everlast Siding Quickly Gaining Traction in Framingham, Cambridge and other Boston Communities

Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) November 12, 2011

Boston homeowners are familiar with the constant struggle to keep their homes looking great after each brutal winter. That’s why Everlast Siding is quickly gaining traction with Siding Contractors in Boston.

Everlast Siding represents the best of both worlds – it has the character and texture of wood, so it fits in with the traditional, classic homes that are common in the Boston area. At the same time, it’s made out of cutting-edge materials that won’t warp, won’t fade, and will keep their character year after year.

“When people think siding, they think vinyl. Our job is to educate them on the other options. Siding technology has come a long way since the invention of vinyl siding 40 years ago,” reports Peter Martino, of Everlast Composite Siding Massachusetts. ” Everlast Siding is completely modern. It has the texture and quality of wood, but is built to completely withstand the problems wood is prone to.”

Cambridge is center to thousands of high-end (and highly valued) homes, where owners need a product that will look great and be easy to maintain. Peter reports that many of these owners are turning to Everlast Siding: “Just a few months ago, we were working with an engineer on the upgrades to his home. He’d had vinyl siding, but found it wasn’t looking great and was warping. He looked at many siding types, but settled on Everlast Composite Siding. He found the final product to be very elegant, greatly improving the curb appeal of the home. And, he’s completely protected against damage and fading for the rest of his life!”

Peter sums up the appeal of Everlast Siding like this: “If you’re looking for an elegant, high quality siding solution that’s low maintenance and will stand strong during any Massachusetts winter, then Everlast Composite Siding is perfect for you.”

About Everlast Composite Siding:

Everlast Composite Siding provides siding solutions to homeowners and only the most qualified siding contractors in Boston and surrounding areas. Customers rave about the curb appeal of Everlast, and its durability. For more information, please visit http://everlastsidingnewengland.com.

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Latest Trends and Best Practices for Social Media and New Communications to Be Presented at the 6th Annual Society for New Communications Research Symposium & Awards Gala

Latest Trends and Best Practices for Social Media and New Communications to Be Presented at the 6th Annual Society for New Communications Research Symposium & Awards Gala

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) October 25, 2011

The Society for New Communications Research (SNCR), a nonprofit global think tank dedicated to the advanced study of the latest developments in new media and communications, and their effect on traditional media and business models, communications, culture and society, will hold its 6th Annual Research Symposium & Awards Gala on Thursday, November 3rd and Friday, November 4th at the Harvard University’s Faculty Club in Cambridge, MA.

The event will feature the latest research findings from SNCR Fellows, leading thinkers, innovators and practitioners in new communications, social media & ICT.

Research presentations will include:

2011 Update on Social Media Adoption Trends Among the Inc. 500, Fortune 500, Higher Education & Charities, Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes, SNCR Senior Fellow & Chancellor Professor of Marketing and Director of the Center for Marketing Research at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Social Media & Enterprise Decision-making: Findings from the 2nd Annual New Symbiosis of Professional Networks Study, Vanessa DiMauro, SNCR Senior Fellow & CEO of Leader Networks

Using Social Media for Social Change: Health Justice CT Program Update, Heang Tan, Project Manager & Editor for Health Justice CT

The Hyper-Social Organization: Findings from the 4th Annual Tribalization of Business Study, Francois Gossieaux, SNCR Senior Fellow & Board Member and Co-founder & Partner at Human 1.0

The Use of Social Media “Behind the Firewall” by Enterprise Users: Findings from the New Communications Behind the Firewall Study, Francesca Karpel, 2010-2011 SNCR Fellow & Senior Manager of Internal Communications, NetApp

Top Concerns Facing Communications Service Providers (CSP) in the Age of the Social Web: Findings from the Use of Social Media Tools on CSPs Study, Jeff Edlund, 2011 SNCR Fellow & CTO at HP Communications & Media Solutions

The White House On the Road: Leveraging the Digital World for Change in the “Real” World, Giovanni Rodriguez, SNCR Founding Fellow & Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer for Deloitte Post Digital Enterprise

How Are Media and Journalism Evolving? Insights From the 3rd Annual SNCR/Middleberg Survey of Media in the Wired World, Don Middleberg, SNCR Senior Fellow & President at Middleberg Communications, and Jen McClure, SNCR Founding Fellow & Board President & Senior Director, Social Media Strategy at Thomson Reuters

Social Media Measurement Standards, Katie Delahaye Paine, SNCR Senior Fellow and Founder of KDPaine & Partners LLC

Digital Marketing 2.0, Mike Baker, President & CEO of DataXu, and Francois Gossieaux, SNCR Senior Fellow & Board Member and Co-founder & Partner at Human 1.0

Raise Awareness, Build Support: Lessons from charity: water, Paull Young, Director of Digital at charity: water & 2011 Fellows Choice Honoree for Humanitarian of the Year

Building a Smarter Planet, Mike Wing, Vice President, Strategic and Executive Communications at IBM & 2011 Fellows Choice Honoree for Organization of the Year

For full program detail, please visit: http://sncr.org/events/upcoming-events

On the evening of November 4th, SNCR will hold a gala dinner to honor the winners of the 2011 Excellence in New Communications Awards. These prestigious awards honor the work of individuals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and media outlets that are pioneering the use of new and emerging communications technologies. Awards are granted in ten categories: Social Marketing; Internal Communications & Communities; External Communications & Communities; Influencer Relations; Crowdsourcing; Social CRM; Social Commerce; Social Data and Measurement; Online Reputation Management; and Mobile Media.

Special award honorees include:

Organization of the Year: IBM, for its use of social media to encourage employee engagement and innovation, and for its “Smarter Planet” initiative, which utilizes the Internet of Things and the System of Systems to build a better, more sustainable, and smarter world.

Innovation of the Year: The Google+ social network, for bringing new ideas to the process of connecting people and ideas in a new way. Google+ is a collaborative online platform that allows people to share links, photos, games, videos and documents.

Humanitarian of the Year: charity: water, a non-profit organization that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, for its effective use of social media tools and technologies such as online video, Twitter, and Facebook to raise awareness and inspire support. charity: water has given more than two million people in 19 countries access to clean water.

Visionary of the Year: Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, for revolutionizing the way we use computers, phones, and mobile devices and revolutionizing the way people use and relate to information, ideas, content, media and communications -– and for making content available from any device at any time. Jobs, who died on Oct. 5, will be honored in a special memorial tribute.

To register for the 6th Annual SNCR Symposium and Awards Gala, please go to http://2011sncrsymposium.eventbrite.com/. Tickets are limited.

Sponsor this event for as little as $ 1,500. For more information, please visit: http://sncr.org/events/upcoming-events

About the Society for New Communications Research

The Society for New Communications Research is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) research and education foundation and think tank focused on the advanced study of the latest developments in new media and communications, and their effect on traditional media and business models, communications, culture and society. For more information, visit http://sncr.org.

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Philip Prata- Hiring in CT and MA – Jobs, Careers, Opportunities- American Income Life

AmericanIncomeLife-PRATA.com – Philip Prata is a State General Agent from Connecticut and Massachusetts forAmerican Income Life Insurance Company. If you are looking for a great career or job in Connecticut or Massachusetts then visit this website – http Coming out of college, Philip Prata never saw himself in the insurance industry. However, he didn’t want to go through the corporate grind. When he found American Income Life Insurance Company, he knew he had found a lasting career. Mr. Prata liked the fact that you control what you do at American Income Life Insurance Company. “You can make more money if you want to work harder,” Mr. Prata says. “That’s something that keeps me burning everyday.” Mr. Prata encourages anyone looking for a career where you are rewarded for what you do to explore American Income Life Insurance Company today.
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Boston Recruiting Firm Hollister, Inc. Lists Top Strategies for Massachusetts Jobseekers in Today’s Economy

Boston Recruiting Firm Hollister, Inc. Lists Top Strategies for Massachusetts Jobseekers in Today’s Economy

As more local professionals are facing layoffs in Massachusetts, Boston recruiting firm Hollister, Inc. discusses top strategies for jobseekers in today’s uncertain economy.

“Right now, job seekers need to adjust their expectations and go into their job search with versatility,” said Kip Hollister, Founder and CEO of Hollister, Inc. “There is no doubt that the market is tough right now, so it’s going to take much more for jobseekers to get recognized.”

Boston Recruiting Agency Hollister recently published: “How to Guide: Job Search and Market Yourself During a Recession” on the Hollister, Inc blog. The guide includes helpful strategies and Employment Solutions including: concentrating on growth industries, gaining an understanding of the companies’ current and projected pain points, developing a marketing strategy for yourself, and leveraging both on and offline networking outlets.

“What our clients are really looking for right now are professionals that can add value to their organizations,” said Hollister. “There is a great deal of pressure to remain conservative with spending right now, so there has to be visible Return on Investment in every hiring decision that is made.”

Over the past two months, Hollister, Inc. has experienced a substantial influx of candidates looking for jobs in Massachusetts, mainly due to the mass layoffs that are taking place within the financial services and consumer goods companies. Many of their clients are hiring contractors in an effort to keep productivity up and costs down. Sean McCourt, Manager of Hollister’s Contract Technology Division explains that several candidates have been leaning on these contract opportunities in an effort to wait it out while receiving work, income and benefits.

“It makes perfect sense, especially when you consider the benefits aspect,” explains McCourt. “At Hollister, we offer all of our contractors a competitive benefits package from Blue Cross Blue Shield – the same that we offer our own employees.”

Though Hollister, Inc. is feeling the impact of the recession through the supply and demand shift, the senior leadership team remains optimistic and focused on the opportunities that are out there. In a down time, they feel lucky to be in a state that is so diversified by industry.

“Though many companies are putting a freeze on hiring particularly within the areas of financial services and consumer goods, we are grateful to still have some activity in other industries including Technology, Clean Energy and Healthcare,” says Hollister. “We are advising many of our candidates to remain positive and focus on how they can transfer their skills and add value in other market sectors.”

About Hollister
Founded in 1988, Hollister is a leading full-service staffing firm passionate about connecting Massachusetts’ opportunity with talent. Based and home-grown in the Greater Boston region, Hollister is well positioned to see the Massachusetts job market from both sides. They essentially have two sets of clientele that they show up for every day- Massachusetts companies and its active and passive jobseeker. For 20 years, Hollister has been the bridge that connects professionals with jobs in Massachusetts and companies with the best employees. Whether you are searching for Massachusetts jobs or to hire your next best employee, they are the network you are looking for.

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Boston Business Owner Kip Hollister Represents Massachusetts at Women’s Small Business Roundtable on Capital Hill With Senator John Kerry

Boston Business Owner Kip Hollister Represents Massachusetts at Women’s Small Business Roundtable on Capital Hill With Senator John Kerry

On Tuesday, September 9, 2008, Boston Recruiting Firm Hollister founder and CEO Kip Hollister took part in a roundtable discussion with Senator John Kerry (D-MA) in the US Senate entitled, “Opportunities and Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs on the 20th Anniversary of the Women’s Business Ownership Act.” The roundtable examined the hurdles facing women entrepreneurs. Fittingly, Hollister founded her company in 1988, the same year the Women’s Business Ownership Act was passed.

“I am honored to have Kip here today to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of her business. She’s one example of the many successful women entrepreneurs in this country who have faced adversity but keep their dreams afloat,” said Kerry.

Kip Hollister founded Hollister, Inc. in 1988 at the age of 26, with the dream of eliminating the transactional nature of the industry. Her goal was to build a values and relationship driven organization, while guiding both candidates and clients through the real challenges associated with finding jobs in Massachusetts. In 2008, it is precisely those values and relationships that have built Hollister Inc. into one of the premier staffing firms in Massachusetts, focusing on placing the right people in Massachusetts jobs in Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Creative, Human Resources, and Technology.

“It was an honor to join Senator Kerry on the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Roundtable,” said Hollister. “Senator Kerry has been a strong advocate for small businesses and entrepreneurs and I am proud to represent his home state as someone who has built and successfully grown a woman owned business in Massachusetts.”

On Thursday, September 25th in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House, Kip Hollister will mark her company’s 20th anniversary. The celebration will specifically recognize how far the Massachusetts workforce has come over the past 20 years — evolving from an insular, narrowly-focused one to one that encourages a vibrant workforce culture that embraces diversity and encourages individual and corporate philanthropy.

About Hollister
Founded in 1988, Hollister is a leading woman owned full-service staffing firm of Employment Recruiters who are passionate about connecting Massachusetts’ opportunity with talent. Based and home-grown in the Greater Boston region, Hollister is well positioned to see the Massachusetts job market from both sides. They essentially have two sets of clientele that they show up for every day- Massachusetts companies and its active and passive jobseeker. For 20 years, Hollister has been the bridge that connects professionals with jobs in Massachusetts and companies with the best employees. Whether you are searching for Massachusetts jobs or to hire your next best employee, they are the network you are looking for.

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