Child Labor: Massachusetts

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Lisa Stephanian Burton and Peter J. Mee, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Summary

• Massachusetts prohibits minors from performing certain types of work. See Prohibited Occupations.
• Massachusetts also restricts the hours during which minors may work. See Hours of Work.
• Employers must provide minors with an unpaid meal break. See Break Periods.
• Employers must obtain and keep on file an employment permit for minors. See Employment Certificates / Work Permits.