The Complete Massachusetts Labor Law Posters include all the state, federal, and OSHA mandatory posting requirements all on one. It is the most up to date and complete poster you can obtain to be in compliance with state and federal regulations. In an event of an audit or inspection, accurate labor law postings matter. Save valuable employee time and money by simply indicating your quantity and version. We conveniently offer all of our posters in English and Spanish.

Massachusetts ( MA ) Labor Law Quick Facts:

The 2008 Massachusetts minimum wage is $8.00 per hour, making it one of the highest in the nation. Employees are entitled to overtime after 40 hours under state law. The minimum wage of $2.63 for tipped employees and $1.60 per hour for agricultural workers is unchanged. The Massachusetts Child Labor Laws require work permits for all employees under the age of 18. Certain businesses including retail stores require a permit from the Department of Labor to open before 1 pm on some holidays, such as Columbus Day and Veteran’s Day.*

Massachusetts ( MA ) Labor Law Poster Updates:

• Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law - (rev. 11/2009) – Addition of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Regulation.
• IRS Withholding Notice – (rev. 08/2009) – Clarifies when the w-4 should be reviewed.
• Anti-Discrimination Notice – (rev. 08/2009) – States work-authorized employees should not be discriminated and which documents should be accepted.
• Federal Minimum Wage - (rev. 07/2009) – The federal minimum wage reflects $7.25.
• Family Medical Leave Act - (rev. 01/2009) - Final regulations published.
• USERRA - (rev. 11/2008) - Added the Office of Special Counsel to the poster and modified existing text to incorporate the new office information to the poster.
• Unemployment Insurance - (rev. 03/2009) - Minor updates made to content.
• Massachusetts Minimum Wage - (rev. 07/2008) - Update made to content and contact information.

	The Complete Massachusetts Labor Law Posters Include all the State and Federal Notices below: Massachusetts ( MA ) State Posting Requirements: Discrimination Notice Massachusetts No Smoking Poster Unemployment Insurance Parental Leave Act Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act Sexual Harassment Workers' Compensation Minimum Wage/Payment of Wages/Child Labor Law   Federal Posting Requirements: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law - Includes NEW GINA in effect November 21, 2009 Federal Minimum Wage 2009 USERRA - Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act OSHA - Job Safety & Health Protection Employee Polygraph Protection Act Family and Medical Leave Act IRS Withholding Notice - Rev. 08/2009 Anti-Discrimination Notice - Rev. 08/2009 Payday Notice

	Additional Posters for Massachusetts ( MA ) Employers: Poster Title   Who to Post     Massachusetts Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure Form (HIRD)   Any business operating in the state of Massachusetts.     Massachusetts' Unemployment Insurance Pamphlet   Any business that operates in the state of Massachusetts.     Forklift Poster   Any business that operates an industrial truck/forklift.     Massachusetts No Smoking Poster   All businesses in the state of Massachusetts should post the state specific No Smoking Notice at the entrance and exit areas of the building along with other areas of the building where smoking is prohibited.     Choking Poster   The Health Department in most states mandates that a choking poster be posted in restaurants. It is mandatory in some states but highly recommended that if you run a business that serves beverages and/or food, you should post a choking poster in a common area.     OSHA Safety Communication   OSHA mandates that an employer with 10 or more employees post the 300A form in February of every year and keep the form posted until April!

*The quick facts should be used for informational purposes only and should not be used as legal advice or opinion. Please consult a legal expert in your area for your specific situation.