US Jurisdictions

Massachusetts

New and Updated

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Massachusetts

    Massachusetts law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage and conversion coverage.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Harassment: Massachusetts

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Massachusetts laws prohibiting sexual harassment and other forms of harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic. It covers sexual harassment training, defenses against harassment claims, enforcement and remedies.

  • Type:
    Legal Timetable

    Transgender Equal Rights Bill to Take Effect in Massachusetts

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: Massachusetts

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Massachusetts regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.

Massachusetts at a Glance

State Minimum Wage:
$15.00
State Paid Sick Leave Mandated:
Yes
State Ban the Box Adopted:
Yes

Local Coverage

Somerville

Massachusetts Employment Law Guide

At-Will, Contracts and Restrictive Covenants

EEO

Employee Benefits

Employee Leaves

Employee Management

HR Strategy, Management and the Law

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Wage and Hour