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Wage and Hour Laws: Massachusetts

by Elisa Filman and Chuck Rodman, Rodman Employment Law, with Practical Law Labor & Employment

Law stated as of 22 June 2011 | Massachusetts

A Q&A guide to state-specific wage and hour laws for private employers in Massachusetts. This Q&A addresses nuances of state law, including minimum wage, overtime, exemption, and litigation questions. Federal, local, or municipal law may impose additional or different requirements. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Wage and Hour Laws: State Q&A Tool).

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