Minimum Wage Program | Mass.gov

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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

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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, 2019, the Massachusetts minimum wage is $12 per hour. The service rate is $4.35 per hour. Please note, important changes have been made to the minimum wage.

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M.G.L. c. 151 minimum fair wage law

Minimum wage regulations 454 CMR 27.00

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

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(617) 626-6944

Department of Labor Standards (DLS)

Minimum Wage law 454 CMR 27.00 (PDF 150.58 KB)

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