"I don't think my boss is paying me minimum wage. But he fired the last guy who complained about his hourly pay rate. I don't want to rock the boat - I can't afford to lose my job."

Massachusetts employers must pay $8.00 per hour for work.  There are very few exceptions to this rule: 

    Tipped and Service Employees - these employees can earn $2.63 per 
    hour, as long as they earn at least $20.00 per month in tips and their 
    Employer follows the Tip Pooling Statute. 

    Employees in training - Persons in training can be paid less than 
    minimum wage, if their employer follows specific guidelines.

If you were not fully compensated at least with minimum wage, contact us today.


This information is not a do-it-yourself guide to resolving employment disputes or handling employment litigation.  While some may find this useful for understanding the basic issues and their legal context, it is NOT a substitute for experienced legal counsel and does not provide legal advice.  Please contact the team at Gordon Law Group to discuss your specific case.