Massachusetts has a higher-than-average minimum wage and strict labor laws, but if you're unfamiliar with our employment laws, you won’t know if your rights are being violated. Read our in-depth library articles to learn about the protections Massachusetts has in place for hourly workers, tipped employees, and people who work on commission. We offer these articles to help you hold employers accountable for breaking the law.
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Legal Holidays in MA: Confusing, but Here's How It Works...MA employers may have to pay "premium pay" rates for certain holidays depending on if they are in retail, non-retail or manufacturing. Rates are changing too.
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EXEMPT vs. NON-EXEMPT: Make Sure You Get the Overtime Pay You DeserveIs your employer denying your overtime claim? What does exempt vs non-exempt mean? Learn about your right to overtime compensation in Massachusetts.
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How to Avoid Retaliation for Reporting a Wage Issue to Your EmployerMassachusetts law prohibits retaliation for reporting or complaining about unpaid wages. Learn how to protect your rights here.