Bill > H2175

This bill proposes an amendment to Massachusetts labor laws that creates a special wage provision for youth workers under 18 years old. Specifically, the bill allows employers to pay these young workers a lower minimum wage of $10 per hour during their first 120 hours of employment with a new employer, provided they work 20 hours or less per week and have a valid work permit. This "training period" exemption is designed to provide employers more flexibility when hiring and training teenage workers, potentially making it easier for young people to enter the workforce by reducing the initial labor cost for employers. The amendment would modify existing minimum wage regulations to create this specific carve-out for youth workers, with the intention of encouraging youth employment opportunities while recognizing that these workers may require additional training and supervision.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2175