Minimum wage program

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, 2017, the Massachusetts minimum wage is $11 per hour. The service rate is $3.75 per hour. Please note, important changes have been made to the minimum wage.