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Other Massachusetts Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: Commonly Asked Questions About Employment Rights Of Individuals With Disabilities
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• Q: Employees' Guide To Workplace Rights
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• Q: Employers And Employees Combating Violence In The Workplace
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• Q: Are Companies Required To Give Vacations?
  A: No, vacations do not have to be provided, but if an employer agrees to provide a vacation, the company must abide by the criteria set forth by its policy. More
• Q: Are Employees Entitled To Breaks?
  A: Yes, employees may not be required to work more than six hours in any given day without having been provided at least one half hour meal period. If an employer … More
• Q: What Is The Minimum Hourly Wage An Employer Must Pay Employees In Massachusetts?
  A: The Massachusetts minimum wage is $6.75 per hour. Tipped employees may be paid $2.63 per hour. However, if the employee does not receive $6.75 per hour including … More
• Q: What Is The Requirement For Overtime Pay?
  A: Generally, non­managerial employees working more than forty hours in any given week must be paid one and one half times their regular rate of pay. There are … More
• Q: How Old Must A Minor Be To Work?
  A: A minor must be 14 to work, but there are certain exceptions. Children as young as 9 may deliver newspapers with a special badge and written consent of a parent or … More
• Q: Can A Child Be Employed On The Entertainment Industry?
  A: Minors under the age of 16 may not be engaged in any capacity in entertainment unless their employer is granted a special waiver by the Attorney General. There are … More
• Q: Is An Employment Permit Transferable From One Job To Another?
  A: No, the permit is only good for one job. When the minor gets a new job, a new permit must be issued. In addition, an employer who wishes to employ a minor at more … More