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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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Minimum Wage Program  
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Prevailing Wage Program 
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Employment, Placement, & Staffing Agencies Program 
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Deleading and lead safety  

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General information (617) 626-6975

Online

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

News

Notice of a public hearing for the amendment of 454 CMR 25.00 on July 6th at 10:00 a.m. 

5/26/2021 Department of Labor Standards

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Notice of a public hearing for the amendment of 454 CMR 29.00 Civil Administrative Penalties 

5/26/2021 Department of Labor Standards

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