Wage And Hour FAQs
Answers to questions about wage and hour law.
- What hours are included in the workweek? »
- When are wages earned? »
- How often must wages be paid? »
- When must overtime be paid? »
- What is an exempt employee? »
- What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee? »
- What is the minimum number of hours for which an employee must be paid on a given workday? »
- Must an employer compensate an employee for earned vacation time upon the separation of employment? »
- Are tip pools legal in Massachusetts? »
- Are there penalties for employers violating wage laws? »
- Which employees are entitled to earn sick time? »
- How do employees earn sick time? »
- When can an employee begin to use earned sick time? »
- For what purposes can an employee use earned sick time? »
- Can an employer require a certification for sick time? »
- Can an employee carry over earned sick time from year to year? »
- Must an employer compensate an employee for earned sick time upon the separation of employment? »
- Is it unlawful for an employer to interfere with earned sick time rights? »
- Who is a domestic worker? »
- What information must an employer of a domestic worker provide? »