Massachusetts pay stub requirements
Massachusetts ties the pay stub to the Wage Act, which carries mandatory treble damages — one of the strongest enforcement regimes in the country.
What M.G.L. c.149 §148 requires in Massachusetts
Every Massachusetts employer must furnish a statement with each payment showing the employer's name, the employee's name, the day, month and year of payment, the number of hours worked in the pay period, the hourly rate, and all increases or deductions made during that period.
The Wage Act's teeth are in §150: a successful claim carries mandatory treble damages plus attorneys' fees, and individual officers can be personally liable. Massachusetts also requires payment within six days of the close of the pay period for most weekly and biweekly employees.
Employers must retain payroll records for three years and produce them to the employee on request. Verify the current text with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Fair Labor Division.
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Frequently asked questions
What must a Massachusetts pay stub show?
Employer and employee names, the day, month and year of payment, hours worked in the period, the hourly rate, and every deduction or increase.
What are the penalties in Massachusetts?
The Wage Act provides mandatory treble damages and attorneys' fees under §150, and individual officers may be held personally liable.
How quickly must Massachusetts wages be paid?
Generally within six days of the end of the pay period for weekly and biweekly employees, under the same section.