Massachusetts Overtime Rules for Employers of Record
The DOL lists Massachusetts overtime after 40 hours in a workweek.
The rule
The DOL state minimum wage page lists Massachusetts overtime as premium pay after 40 hours in a workweek. The state minimum wage on that table is $15.00 an hour, and the page says the state rate will not be less than 50 cents above the federal minimum wage. Sunday and holiday premium pay is a different article and was not reconfirmed.
What employers must do
Pay time and a half after 40 hours worked. The federal salary test of $684 a week applies unless a higher state test is confirmed. This review did not confirm a Massachusetts salary figure above $684.
Effective dates
The $15.00 rate is the rate on the DOL table revised November 5, 2026. No 2027 increase was on that table.
What this means for BOSS partners and associates
BOSS is often the employer of record for the associate. Wage, break, leave, posting, and tax rules usually follow the state where the associate works. Tell BOSS that state before the assignment starts. Associates should record every hour worked on the timesheet. Do not promise a pay practice, a leave bank, or a posting the statute does not require.
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Sources
This article is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check with BOSS Support or your own counsel for your situation.