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The minimum fair wage laws and regulations address basic minimum wage and overtime. They also cover pay for tipped employees, reporting pay, on-duty or on-call time, travel time, and expenses. Deductions for lodging, meals, uniforms, and required wage records are also covered.

Effective Jan. 1, 2020, the Massachusetts minimum wage is $12.75 per hour. The service rate is $4.95 per hour. Please note, important changes have been made to the minimum wage.

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Charles F. Hurley Building, 19 Staniford Street, Boston, MA 02114

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Department of Labor Standards (DLS)

Request for comments, critiques, and suggestions regarding Agricultural Overtime Opinion Letter 3-13-20 (PDF 190.39 KB)

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