In Massachusetts, non-exempt employees must be paid time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, matching the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Massachusetts does not add a daily overtime rule.
Massachusetts law requires the minimum wage to stay at least $0.50 above the federal rate.
Overtime rules in Massachusetts
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Weekly | 40 hours (1.5x) |
At the Massachusetts minimum wage of $15.00, the overtime rate is $22.50 an hour (1.5×).
Massachusetts overtime calculator
Enter your rate and hours to see your overtime and total pay for the week.
Who is covered
Most hourly employees are non-exempt, which means they must be paid overtime. The main exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act are bona fide executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and certain computer employees who are paid on a salary basis above the federal threshold. Job title alone does not decide it, the actual duties and pay do.