Massachusetts Tipped Employee Wage Compliance

Tipped employee wage compliance procedures for Massachusetts restaurants.

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What this document covers

Massachusetts has specific rules for tipped employee compensation: $6.75/hr direct wage with tip credit (tips must bring total to $15.00/hr; employer liable for any shortfall per M.G.L. c. 149 §152A). This document covers tip credit calculations, tip pooling rules, required notices to employees, and record-keeping specific to Massachusetts law.

Key sections included

State tipped minimum wage rate
Tip credit notice requirements
Tip pooling rules and restrictions
Tip credit calculation worksheet
Service charge vs tip distinctions
Record-keeping requirements
Employee acknowledgment forms

Frequently asked questions

What is the tipped minimum wage in Massachusetts?

$6.75/hr direct wage with tip credit (tips must bring total to $15.00/hr; employer liable for any shortfall per M.G.L. c. 149 §152A).

Who can participate in a tip pool?

Under federal law, only employees who customarily receive tips can participate. Massachusetts may have additional restrictions — check current state guidance.

Document details

State: Massachusetts
Legal basis: Massachusetts General Laws c. 149 (Labor and Industries); c. 151 (Minimum Wage); FLSA §3(m)
Enforced by: Massachusetts Attorney General's Fair Labor Division
Penalty for absence: Back wages, liquidated damages, and penalties under Massachusetts General Laws c. 149 (Labor and Industries); c. 151 (Minimum Wage). Class action risk for tip credit violations.
Category: Employment & HR

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