Why do I need to register? Laws, regulations, cases, and web sources on the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors in Massachusetts.This comprehensive guide delves into the nuances of contractor classification, wage and hour laws, as well as misclassification issues. Calabrese Law Associates specializes in Construction Law Matters dealing with General Contractors serving Boston Massachusetts and surrounding areas. Provisions of Massachusetts' law require general contractors on public works projects to pay subcontractors within a specified period. Massachusetts law imposes strict penalties when a worker is misclassified. To determine whether your new hire is an independent contractor, you will need to evaluate the three prongs of the Massachusetts independent contractor test.