Employment

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Welcome to the Employment Practice Area section. This section includes materials of interest to those who practice employment law or handle unemployment hearings.

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Order deeming late payments of wages as timely paid when “earned” to ensure eligibility for unemployment

Boston Municipal Court
Order affirming parties' joint motion to deem late payments of wages as timely paid when “earned” to ensure eligibility for unemployment under G.L. c. 151A, § 1(w)).

Federal Poverty Guidelines - 2025

MLRI
The charts below set forth the annual, monthly and weekly 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines (based on HHS thresholds).  In addition, the annual, monthly and weekly 115% of poverty, 125% of poverty,  187.5%, 200% of poverty and 300% of poverty amounts are listed. Finally, you can…

Fairness for Farmworkers Act

Fairness for Farmworkers Coalition
2021-2022 Legislative Session House 1979 sponsored by Representative Carlos Gonzalez Senate 1205 sponsored by Senator Adam Gomez   This legislation would reform Massachusetts wage and hour law to allow all Massachusetts farmworkers: To earn the same minimum wage as other workers…

Center for Research on Unemployment Insurance Systems Website

Center for Research on Unemployment Insurance Systems
Visit the Center for Research on Unemployment Insurance Systems to find data items and tools related to Unemployment Insurance (UI).

American Rescue Plan COBRA premium assistance

Department of Labor
DOL recently posted model notices and FAQ for implementing the ARP COBRA premium assistance provisions. Please find the information below. FAQs about COBRA premium assistance under the American Rescue Plan…