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Department of Labor Standards (DLS)

DLS strives for a Massachusetts free of workplace hazards that cause injuries and illnesses, where wages are paid fairly and equitably, and the most vulnerable workers are protected. We work with public and private sector partners in helping make Massachusetts a great place to work and to do business.

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Clarendon Hill Project Updates

DLS Opinion Letter Regarding the Applicability of Massachusetts' Prevailing Wage Laws to Construction of Custom-Made, Prefabricated, Modular Housing Units Constructed Offsite for Installation at a Specific Public Project, i.e., the Clarendon Hill Project

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Other resources

Department of Labor Standards regulations   DLS online payment  DLS Multilingual Services 
Open PDF file, 215.2 KB, for 2025 Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Notice (PDF 215.2 KB)

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General feedback/questions DLS.feedback@mass.gov
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Phone

General information (617) 626-6975

Address

100 Cambridge Street
Suite 500
Boston, MA 02114
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