Massachusetts Employment Law Blog

By: Amanda Thibodeau

With the new year comes a new minimum wage rate for Massachusetts non-exempt employees.  As of January 1, 2020 the minimum wage rate is now $12.75 per hour, and $4.95 per hour for tipped employees.  Employers with Massachusetts-based non-exempt employees should update their payroll provider to reflect the increase – and be sure to use the new rate when calculating any earned overtime.

The change comes from a 2018 bill signed by Governor Baker that gradually increases the minimum wage rate until it reaches $15.00 per hour in 2023 ($6.75 per hour for tipped employees).

For more information, please contact Matthew Mitchell or Amanda Thibodeau.