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See Something, Say Something
New state hotline seeks to aid workers
Suspect your boss may be breaking the law? The Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development wants to hear from you. A new state hotline and website are part of an effort by Governor Deval Patrick and his administration to curtail on wage and hour violations by employers in the Bay State. Workers are encouraged to use the anonymous tipline to report labor law violations on the job, from misclassifying employees as independent contractors to paying employees under the table. “The hotline and website are ways to report wrongdoing so that we can restore fairness in our state’s economy and help those who go to work each day to earn an honest day’s wage,” explains Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Suzanne Bump. There are signs that the effort may already be having an impact. Since the outreach tools were unveiled in May, more than 20 investigations into workplace fraud have been launched. To report activity that you think may be illegal, call 1-877-965-2267 or visit www.mass.gov/dol/labortaskforce. All calls are anonymous.ices: Want to know whether your apprentice program is registered with the state? Call 1-800-224-FAIR (3247).
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