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Work Labor Law For The Rank And Filer In Massachusetts
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Contact the Department of Labor Standards Main office: Department of Labor Standards. General information: (617) 626-6975. General feedback: DLSfeedback@state.ma. Please contact the individual program listed below for specific information.
File a Report Or, call the Attorney General's Fair Labor hotline at 617-727-3465.
If you believe your employer has violated Massachusetts wage and hour laws and/or you are a victim of wage theft, you can file a complaint with the Fair Labor Division or 617-727-3465.
To report a company to the labor board anonymously, contact your state's Labor Commissioner's office by phone or online. Specify that you want to file the complaint anonymously.
Domestic violence leave. Family and medical leave. Jury duty, leave for. Parental (maternity and paternity) leave. Sick leave. Small necessities leave. Vacation leave. Voting, time off for.
Office of Employee Relations (OER) The Office of Employee Relations manages labor relations with the unions that represent employees in all Executive branch departments. This includes collective bargaining, contract administration and grievance resolution.
In Massachusetts, there are no state or federal laws that specifically limit the number of consecutive days an employee over the age of 16 can work. This allows employers to schedule employees for seven or more days in a row if necessary.
Unemployment Insurance Notice: Massachusetts employers should provide terminated employees with detailed information about unemployment insurance benefits and how to access them.
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