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Massachusetts Overtime Laws<\/h1>\n
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At work, your boss is in the driver’s seat on most issues. You can be told when to work and what to do. You can even be required to work overtime<\/a> or risk losing your job. What’s not typically up to your boss is your right to overtime pay. In Massachusetts, most employees are entitled to at least 1.5 times their regular rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a week.<\/p>\r\n

Massachusetts Overtime Law Summary<\/h2>\r\n

Overtime laws can be confusing and even the most well-intentioned bosses can get it wrong sometimes. Take a moment to review Massachusetts overtime laws to make sure you’re being fully compensated at work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
State and Federal Statutes<\/b><\/th>\r\n
Massachusetts Overtime Rules<\/b><\/th>\r\n
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  • State\/Federal Overtime pay rate is 1.5 time the employees regular rate<\/li>\r\n
  • Overtime is calculated based on the number of hours worked on a weekly basis (not daily)<\/li>\r\n
  • State Blue Laws require some retail employees be paid 1.5 time their regular rate for working Sundays\/holidays.<\/li>\r\n
  • State law exempt from overtime pay employees at restaurant, motels, and hotels, as well as fisherman, agricultural workers and truck drivers.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Filing a Wage Complaint<\/b><\/th>\r\n