Out of State Employers are required to adhere to Massachusetts employment laws if employees work and reside in Massachusetts. Out of state employers should therefore be aware of many of the laws specific to Massachusetts including a few noted below:
Massachusetts Wage Act – failure to properly pay timely wages including overtime provides for automatic treble damages and attorney’s fees.
Earned Sick time Law– all employees are entitled to accrue earned sick time. Employers with 11 or more employees must provide for paid sick leave.
Parental Leave – The parental leave law is now gender neutral. Both men and women are entitled to parental leave for up to 8 weeks.
Independent Contractors: Most employment relationships in Massachusetts do not qualify as independent contractors which can give rise to claims for overtime and unpaid wages and benefits under the Wage Act.
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