Massachusetts Employment Contract
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Massachusetts Legal Requirements
Key MA statutes and obligations that apply to your employment contract.
Requirements
- At-will employment is the default in Massachusetts — include explicit at-will language
- Massachusetts minimum wage: $15.00/hour (2024); tipped employees $6.75/hour plus tips
- Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law: 40 hours paid sick time per year for employers with 11+ employees
- Massachusetts PFML: paid family and medical leave contributions required for most employees
- Non-compete Act (MGL c.149 § 24L, effective 2018): significant restrictions on non-competes
- Salary history ban: employers may not ask about prior salary (MGL c.149 § 105A)
Restrictions & Limits
- Non-competes unenforceable for hourly workers, employees terminated without cause, and undergraduate/graduate students
- Non-competes must not exceed 1 year, must provide garden leave pay or other consideration
- Massachusetts is a joint employer state — specify that your company is the sole employer in the contract
Official Statute References
Primary Massachusetts statutes governing this document type.
Massachusetts Employment Contract FAQ
Common questions about employment contracts under Massachusetts law.
What is Massachusetts' Non-Compete Agreement Act?
Effective October 1, 2018, Massachusetts restricts non-competes significantly. They: (1) may not exceed 1 year, (2) must provide garden leave pay (50% of base salary) or other mutually agreed consideration, (3) cannot cover nonexempt employees or workers terminated without cause, and (4) must be provided at least 10 days before hire and signed separately.
What is Massachusetts' minimum wage in 2024?
Massachusetts' minimum wage is $15.00/hour in 2024. Tipped employees earn a minimum of $6.75/hour, but must reach $15.00/hour including tips or the employer makes up the difference. The minimum wage adjusts annually.
What is Massachusetts' PFML program?
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) provides employees up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave per year. Employers with 25+ employees share premium costs with employees. Benefits are funded through payroll contributions.
Can Massachusetts employers ask about prior salaries?
No. Under MGL c.149 § 105A (effective July 1, 2018), Massachusetts employers cannot ask about a job applicant's salary history at any stage of the hiring process. They can discuss the position's compensation and tell applicants the expected salary range.
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