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Council on the Underground Economy (CUE)

The Council on the Underground Economy (CUE) serves Massachusetts business owners and taxpayers by engaging in coordinated enforcement actions and investigations across governmental agencies.

Report suspected violations

The CUE investigates businesses or individuals suspected of avoiding wage, tax, labor, insurance, licensing, or safety requirements.

Report a tip online 

Know your rights as a worker

Filing complaints

If something isn’t right at work, you have the right to speak up. Learn how to file a complaint about unpaid wages, unsafe conditions, discrimination, or child labor.

Workplace complaint  Consumer complaint  Child labor complaints  Discrimination complaints  Safety and health complaint  Retaliation complaint  Wage and hour complaint  Underground economy complaint 

Wages & pay protections

Everyone deserves fair pay for their work. Learn about the laws that protect your wages, your right to accurate records, and the minimum and prevailing wage rates in Massachusetts.

Wage and hour laws  Pay and recordkeeping  Prevailing wage information  Minimum wage 

Workplace rights & benefits

Know your rights on the job and the benefits you’re entitled to, from paid leave to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance.

Paid Family and Medical Leave  Workers’ Compensation  Unemployment insurance 

Know your responsibilities as an employer

Guidance regarding immigration and work authorization

Resources to help Massachusetts employers navigate work authorization. 

See guidance 

Workplace benefits & insurance

Make sure your team is protected with the right benefits and insurance, including workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and paid family and medical leave.

Workers’ Compensation for employers  Unemployment Insurance for employers  Paid Family and Medical Leave for employers 

Wages & payroll

Stay on top of payroll and wage rules, including recordkeeping, taxes, and prevailing wage requirements.

Prevailing wage requirements  Payroll and recordkeeping obligations  Withholding Taxes 

Health and safety

Keep your workplace safe and meet health regulations, including asbestos and lead-safe practices.

Workplace Health and Safety for Employers   Asbestos safety  Licensed asbestos consultants, contractors, labs, & training providers  Lead-safe renovation for contractors  Apply for an asbestos removal license 

Additional resources

Annual reports 

Open meetings 

CUE statute 

Contact Us

Council on the Underground Economy and Misclassification logo

Online

CUETIPS@Mass.gov

Phone

(877) 965-2267

Address

One Ashburton Place Suite 2112 Boston, MA 02108
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