Weick v.
Harvard University
A former employee is suing Harvard University (Harvard) for failure to pay unpaid personal time wages in violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated.
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1. Who is the Defendant?A
Harvard University, an institution of higher education located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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2. What is this case about?A
Unpaid Wages. Defendant’s failure to pay Plaintiff Weick all of her unused PTO (specifically, her unused “personal time”) upon termination, according to its established policies and practices, which equally affected all similarly situated former employees who separated from employment with Defendant during the claim period.
Plaintiff alleges that this is a violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act.
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3. What court is the case filed in?A
Superior Court. This case is filed in the Massachusetts Civil Superior Court, Middlesex County, located in Woburn, Massachusetts.
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4. Should I fear retaliation?A
No. This case only applies to former employees. In addition, it is illegal to retaliate against workers for exercising their rights
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5. Who is eligible to participate??A
Anyone who separated from employment with Harvard University from September 17, 2022 onward, and was not paid the value of their unused “personal time,” may be eligible to participate in the case and recover from any settlement or judgment.
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6. Where can I go to get answers to my questions?A
Contact us. You are always welcome to reach out to Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore if you have questions about this case or your eligibility. Our phone number is 413-785-1400. You can also submit an inquiry using the contact form below.
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7. Who are the lawyers representing the plaintiff?A
Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore, LLC. The employees who brought this lawsuit are being represented by the law firms of Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore. We are experienced lawyers and have successfully handled cases like this in the past.
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8. Will I have to pay any legal fees or costs?A
No. We have agreed to work this case on a “contingency” basis, which means that our fees and reimbursement of expenses will only come out of a settlement, or, (if the case does not settle and we win at trial) from a court-ordered payment by the Defendant.
What is the Status of the Case?
The following represents the status of the case as of the date indicated:
| DATE | FILING | DESCRIPTION |
September 17, 2025 | Complaint | The lawsuit was initiated by filing the Complaint, which includes the detailed allegations against Defendant. |