Massachusetts employment requirements
Minimum Wage
$15.00/hour
Overtime
1.5x after 40h/week
Sick Leave
Not required by state law
Worker Protections
Domestic Worker Bill of Rights in effect
Massachusetts Domestic Worker Bill of Rights
- •Written employment agreement required
- •Right to privacy in living quarters (for live-in workers)
- •Protection against retaliation
- •Right to days of rest
Important notes for Massachusetts
- •Massachusetts Domestic Workers Bill of Rights requires a written agreement for all domestic workers.
- •Employers with fewer than 11 employees must provide protected sick time accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year; that leave may be unpaid.
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: Written employment agreement required, Right to privacy in living quarters (for live-in workers), Protection against retaliation, Right to days of rest. 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, and a city or county rate may be higher. The contract builder currently checks the statewide rate only, so confirm the local rate for the work address.