Legal Opinion
Sebago v. Boston Cab Dispatch, Inc.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided April 21, 2015No. SJC 11757PublishedCited by 49 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCordy, J.
In this case, we must determine whether licensed taxicab drivers in the city of Boston (city) may be classified properly as independent contractors, see G. L. c. 149, § 148B (independent contractor statute), in accordance with Boston Police Department Rule 403, Hackney Carriage Rules and Flat Rate Handbook (2008) (Rule 403). Rule 403 is a comprehensive set of regulations for the Boston taxicab industry, promulgated by the city’s police commissioner (commissioner) pursuant to an express delegation of authority by the Legislature. St. 1930, c. 392, as amended by St. 1931, c. 408, § 7, and St.…
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