Case Updates
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court holds that franchisees do not “perform any service” for a franchisor within the meaning of the independent contractor statute such that they would qualify as employees
September 05, 2024
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief urging Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to hold that the threshold “performing any service” requirement in the independent-contractor statute is not satisfied in the franchise model
March 11, 2024
Elaine J. Goldenberg and Benjamin G. Barokh of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP served as outside counsel.
We previously filed an amicus brief in this case.
Case Documents
- U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Patel v. 7-Eleven, Inc. (Mass.)
- Opinion -- Patel v. 7-Eleven, Inc. (Mass.)