How does the minimum wage fit into the broader context of economic inequality in Massachusetts?

Jun 22, 2018 ... After a 7-day waiting period, workers on paid leave would earn 80% of their wages up to 50% of the state average weekly wage, and then 50% of ... Jun 18, 2019 ... In Massachusetts, the minimum wage for employees who receive tips is $4.35 an hour, while nontipped employees make $12 an hour. Advocates say an ... Jan 7, 2025 ... In 2023, the MA minimum wage reached $15 per hour, making it one of the highest in the country. This progressive approach reflects the state's commitment to ... Dec 6, 2024 ... In 2018, Massachusetts state lawmakers came up with a “grand bargain” to raise pay rates for tipped workers, servers, bartenders, and others. Of course, this is patently untrue, with Massachusetts law ensuring that if a worker's pay with tips does not meet at least $15 per hour per shift, the employer ... Oct 30, 2024 ... Under current Massachusetts law, restaurant workers receive an hourly salary that amounts to less than half of the standard $15 minimum wage. The current minimum wage in Massachusetts is $15.00 per hour. This is higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. The Massachusetts minimum wage ... Oct 8, 2024 ... Currently, Massachusetts' law allows employers to pay tipped workers a subminimum wage of $6.75 per hour, and tips from customers are ... Nov 20, 2024 ... Massachusetts voters voted down a phased minimum wage increase for tipped workers until they are paid the full state minimum wage effective Jan. Apr 3, 2013 ... Unpaid internships are popular but Mass law requires all workers to be paid at least the state minimum wage unless an exception applies.