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Department of Labor Standards (DLS)

The Department of Labor Standards (DLS) promotes and protects workers' safety/health, wages, and working conditions, and supports the use of apprenticeship as a tool for workforce development.

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General information (617) 626-6975

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General feedback DLSfeedback@state.ma.us
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Who we serve

The Department of Labor Standards (DLS) serves employers, employees, apprentices, students in areas such as public employee safety, lead, asbestos, employment agencies, minimum wage, and prevailing wage.

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Prevailing wage program  Minimum Wage Program   Deleading and lead safety  

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Asbestos Safety Program  Employment, Placement, & Staffing Agencies Program  Professional Employer Organization Program (PEO)  Workplace Safety and Health Program (WSHP)  DLS online payment  On-site consultation program  
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Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Notice of Cancellation of Public Hearing Regarding the Prevailing Wage Classification on Masonry Work 

11/25/2020 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Permits for Holiday Openings: Thanksgiving Day - November 26, 2020 and Christmas Day - December 25, 2020 

9/29/2020 Department of Labor Standards

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