HD 1407 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to commissioned employees

HD 1407 allows employers to avoid liability for certain wage violations - such as failing to pay Sunday/holiday work or overtime - if they prove they acted in good faith based on a written opinion from the state labor department. Employers can use this defense even if the department later changes or invalidates that opinion. The law applies to all wage-related claims under existing state law, including those involving commissioned employees. It provides a legal shield for employers in disputes over compliance with wage statutes.
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