Massachusetts Fast Food & Counter Worker Overtime & Pay Rules
Side-by-side statutory audit of Fast Food & Counter Worker hourly wages, 1.5x overtime thresholds, shift benchmarks ($16.50/hr median), and meal break penalty pay under M.G.L. c. 151 § 1.
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In Massachusetts, a Fast Food & Counter Worker is entitled to a minimum statutory base wage of $15.00/hr (State industry median: $16.50/hr). Overtime is calculated at 1.5x regular rate after 40 hours per week under M.G.L. c. 151 § 1.
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FLSA Exemption & Overtime Rules for Fast Food & Counter Workers in Massachusetts
Non-Exempt (Eligible for 1.5x Overtime & Fast Food Minimum Wage Badges)
Non-exempt hourly position under FLSA § 213. California AB 1228 mandates a $20.00/hr fast food minimum wage across all major fast food chains.
Massachusetts Labor Code & FLSA Authority
Statutory Citation: M.G.L. c. 151 § 1
Massachusetts sets statutory minimum wage at $15.00/hr ($6.75 tipped rate). Overtime required at 1.5x regular pay for hours over 40 per workweek.
Employee Statutory Rights (MA)
- ✓ Statutory minimum wage of $15.00/hr.
- ✓ 30-minute meal break for shifts longer than 6 hours under M.G.L. c. 149 § 100.
- ✓ Earned sick time up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year.
Employer Mandatory Obligations (MA)
- § Pay tipped employees at least $6.75/hr direct cash wage.
- § Pay employees within 6 days of the end of the pay period.
- § Provide written paystubs showing gross pay, itemized deductions, and hours worked.
Common Massachusetts Payroll Compliance Traps & Audit Penalties
Failing to make up tip credit shortfalls when tips + $6.75 is under $15.00/hr.
Violating Sunday and holiday premium pay phaseout regulations.
Delayed final paycheck delivery upon termination.
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Audit Massachusetts Fast Food & Counter Worker Overtime & Pay
Verify 2026 statutory minimum wage floors, 1.5x overtime thresholds, and meal break penalties for Fast Food & Counter Workers in Massachusetts.