Massachusetts

Massachusetts Tip Laws

By Allie Blackham | November 25, 2024

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), tips are regulated. Employers who meet certain criteria are permitted to take a partial credit against minimum wage obligations for tipped employees. Tipped employees includes those engaged in jobs in which they regularly and customarily receive tips. The tip credit was created by Congress in 1966, and adjustments…

Massachusetts Overtime Laws

By Allie Blackham | October 1, 2024

Does Massachusetts Have Overtime Laws That Differ from Federal Overtime Laws? Yes, Massachusetts has overtime laws that differ slightly from federal regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While both Massachusetts and federal law require non-exempt employees to be paid 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a…

Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Laws

By Allie Blackham | September 10, 2024

Various states, cities, and municipalities have enacted legislation requiring employers to provide paid time off (PTO) for employees to use when they are sick. Learn more about this type of leave, called paid sick leave, and what’s required in the state of Massachusetts. What is Paid Sick Leave? Paid sick leave is a benefit that…

Massachusetts Scheduling & Predictive Scheduling Laws

By Allie Blackham | September 9, 2024

In today’s evolving work environment, understanding the scheduling laws that govern the workplace is crucial for both employers and employees. While federal regulations set a foundational framework, states like Massachusetts have specific rules that further shape scheduling practices. This article explores Massachusetts’s scheduling laws, including minimum shift time, scheduling notice requirements, and on-call policies. We…

Massachusetts Meal and Rest Break Laws

By Allie Blackham | June 20, 2024

Understanding the laws that apply to employee meal and rest breaks can help your business remain in compliance and avoid legal issues and costly penalties. Learn more about the specific Massachusetts meal and rest break laws and regulations. Do Massachusetts Break Laws Differ from Federal Break Laws? Yes, for most employees, Massachusetts break laws differ…

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