Massachusetts employment requirements
- Minimum wage
- $15.00/hour
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay after 40 hours in a week
- Sick leave
- Required, but it may be unpaid: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year
- Worker protections
Domestic Worker Bill of Rights in effect
- A written agreement signed and dated by both of you, and a time sheet every two weeks, for a nanny working 16 or more hours a week
- At least 24 hours off in a row each week, and 48 each month, for a nanny working 40 or more hours a week
- Privacy of private communications and personal documents
- Protection against harassment
- For a live-in nanny dismissed without cause: written notice and 30 days of lodging, or two weeks' severance pay
- Good to know
- Sick time must be paid only by an employer with 11 or more employees.
Frequently asked questions
What does Massachusetts's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights mean for my contract?
Massachusetts has a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights that provides additional protections, including a written agreement signed and dated by both of you, and a time sheet every two weeks, for a nanny working 16 or more hours a week; at least 24 hours off in a row each week, and 48 each month, for a nanny working 40 or more hours a week; privacy of private communications and personal documents; protection against harassment; and for a live-in nanny dismissed without cause: written notice and 30 days of lodging, or two weeks' severance pay. These protections are referenced in your contract.
What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts?
The current statewide minimum wage in Massachusetts is $15.00/hour. Your nanny's pay rate must be at or above this amount.