Massachusetts does not have a legal definition for fulltime or parttime employees. This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounterMassachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. We summarize here the most significant traps for the unwary and the newest statutory developments under Massachusetts employment law. 149, § 190 Conditions of employment for domestic workers Workers must be given a period of 24 consecutive hours off per week. Massachusetts does not have a specific law mandating a minimum shift length for employees. The guide is updated annually to reflect recent changes in federal and state law, as well as regulatory and caselaw developments. The State of Massachusetts is in the process of introducing new legislation, the Safer Hotels for Workers Act, to protect lone working hotel employees. Employer and employee contributions fund PFML. Employers with 25 or more covered employees must send employer contributions.