Calling all Massachusetts businesses: the state has enacted legislation that mandates pay transparency in the workforce. Governor Maura Healey recently signed into law “An Act relative to salary range transparency” (H.4890), which requires employers to disclose salary ranges and protects an employee’s right to ask for salary ranges. Under the new law, Massachusetts businesseswith 25 […]
As an employer in Massachusetts, it’s important to understand the Massachusetts wage law and hour laws. Massachusetts has strict regulations governing the payment of wages and ensuring compliance with the Massachusetts Wage Act, including wage act claims related to unpaid compensation and commissions. Timely Payment of Wages Under Wage Law Under the Massachusetts Wage Law (“Wage […]
In Massachusetts, the default employment relationship is referred to as “at will.” This means that an employer can terminate an employee for virtually any reason so long as it is not prohibited by public policy.