Page 6 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 2021 Chelsea cannoli factory to pay $105K for wage and earned sick time violations, retaliation against workers A ttorney General Maura Healey recently announced that Golden Cannoli Shells Co. in Chelsea will pay $105,000 in restitution and penalties for violations relating to wage theft, earned sick time and retaliation against employees. Golden Cannoli President Valerie Bono and Treasurer Edwin Bresciani have agreed to pay four citations issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office: for failing to pay employees for all hours worked, for not providing proper notice of earned sick time, for failing to produce true and accurate payroll records and for retaliating against certain employees for asserting their rights. “My fair labor team works hard to make sure our state’s strong wage and hours are enforced, and that employees are aware of the rights they have under the law,” said Healey. “With this settlement, workers who were harmed by this company’s illegal practices will be paid the wages they earned.” Golden Cannoli is a baked goods manufacturing, wholesale and retail company with a principal place of business at 99 Crescent Ave. in Chelsea. The Attorney General’s Office’s Fair Labor Division began investigating Golden Cannoli after a referral from Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS). “We applaud the Fair Labor Division for taking strong action to hold this employer accountable for violating the Wage Act and Earned Sick Time Law,” said GBLS Staff Attorney Joseph Michalakes. “Robust and active enforcement of these laws through public agencies, as well as private litigation, is critical to their effectiveness.” “When workers’ rights are protected, they’re able to earn a living and help contribute to the community at large,” said La Colaborativa Executive Director Gladys Vega. “We thank the AG’s Office for their work to get these employees their wages and protect their right to earned sick time. We stand with the workers who came forward to demand the wages and rights they’re entitled to and will continue to support those efforts.” The Attorney General’s investigation determined that from January 2018 through December 2020 the company failed to pay workers for all hours worked; failed to provide notice of a compliant earned sick time policy; retaliated against workers who tried to exercise their rights by firing them; and failed to furnish true and accurate timekeeping and payroll records to the Attorney General. As part of the settlement, Golden Cannoli has agreed to abide by all applicable wage and hour laws, and to submit copies of its timekeeping, payroll and earned sick time records to the Attorney General’s Office for one year. Any workers who worked for Golden Cannoli for more than 90 days between January 2018 and December 2020 are encouraged to send a text message to Investigator Huong Phan of the Attorney General’s Office’s Fair Labor Division at 617-9632308 or an email with their name and contact information to fldsettlement@mass. gov. Please reference “Golden Cannoli Settlement” in the text or email. Other workers who believe their rights have been violated in their workplace are encouraged to file a complaint at www.mass.gov/ago/wagetheft. For information about the state’s wage and hour laws, workers may call the Attorney General’s Office’s Fair Labor Hotline at 617-7273465 or go to the Attorney General’s Workplace Rights website – www.mass.gov/fairlabor – for materials in multiple languages. Chantakrak Ath-Ly named to Centre College Dean’s List D ANVILLE, Ky.–Chantakrak Ath-Ly of Saugus was named to the Dean’s List at Centre College for the 2021 spring semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a 3.6 grade point average or higher. September marks the start of fall hunting T he return of cooler weather means many Massachusetts sportsmen and women will head into the woods for the fall 2021 hunting season. Massachusetts residents may be wondering where and when hunting will be taking place this fall. Early Canada goose and black bear hunting seasons open statewide on September 8, while pheasant hunting season opens October 17. Archery deer and turkey hunting seasons begin on October 5 in eastern Massachusetts and on October 19 in the rest of the state. Click here to review a summary of all hunting seasons. Hunting on Sunday is not permitted in Massachusetts. Many public lands are open to hunting including Wildlife Management Areas, most state parks, and many town-owned lands. Research the property you plan to visit to learn if hunting is allowed. Hunting is a safe activity and non-hunters should feel comfortable using the woods at any time of year. Although hunting accidents are extremely rare, wearing blaze orange will help minimize your chances of being mistaken for game animals during the hunting season. While hunters are required to wear blaze orange during certain seasons, all outdoor users who are in SEPTEMBER | SEE PAGE 7
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