# Holiday Pay Boston Massachusetts | Boston Employment Lawyer > Holiday Pay and Overtime Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts Restrictions on business openings on Sundays and legal holidays, commonly known as the Massachusetts Source: https://bostonlaborlaw.com/holiday-pay-overtime-boston-massachusetts/ Firm: Employment Lawyers Group — employee-side employment lawyers since 1993. Serving Massachusetts. Phone: (877) 525-0700 (calling is the fastest way to reach the legal team) Office: 13418 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Contact form: https://bostonlaborlaw.com/contact/ Consultations are free and confidential; cases are taken on contingency. --- ## Holiday Pay and Overtime Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts Restrictions on business openings on Sundays and legal holidays, commonly known as the Massachusetts Blue Laws, are enforced by the Attorney General's Office. This summary is intended to provide a general overview to help both employees and employers understand what is required by these laws. - If you have questions about possible violations of these laws, please contact the Attorney General's Office, Fair Labor Division at 617-727-3465. - If you have questions about statewide permit approval process for holiday openings, please contact the Division of Occupational Safety's Minimum Wage Program at 617-626-6952. While this summary is designed to provide the general information you need, you can also refer to the statutes: M.G.L. Chapter 149, § 148 and "The Wage Act" and M.G.L. Chapter 136, § 6, which outlines the 55 exemptions from the general prohibition against businesses opening on Sundays. If a business does not fall into one or more of the statutory exemptions it may not lawfully operate on Sundays, unless the employer is granted a one day permit. M.G.L. Chapter 136, § 7. - Sunday Openings and Premium Pay Requirements - Holiday Opening Laws for Retail Stores - Holiday Opening Laws for Manufacturing Establishments - Sunday Openings and Premium Pay Requirements While Massachusetts law bars many types of businesses from opening on Sundays, most retail establishments can open without a permit on Sundays. However, you would be well-served to check the provisions of the law if you have any questions. A business that is not covered by one of the exemptions may apply to the police chief in the city or town where that business is located for a one day permit to work on Sunday. M.G.L. Chapter 136, § 7. Since 1994, most retailers may open before 12:00 p.m. on Sundays, except for those engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages. Please note that the AGO enforces the Sunday premium pay requirements, the Commonwealth's Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission ("ABCC") regulates when such business may open. There are special provisions that apply to certain retail establishments who choose to operate on Sundays, which require payment of premium pay and prohibit employers from requiring employees to work on Sundays. ### **Time and One-Half Premium Pay and Voluntariness of Employment** As a general rule, if a retailer has more than 7 employees, then any nonexempt workers (meaning those employees who are not exempt administrative, executive, or professional employees under M.G.L. c. 151, § 1A (3)) must receive Sunday Premium Pay, at a rate of pay at least one and one-half times their regular hourly rate. M.G.L. Chapter 136, § 6 (50). However, regardless of whether an employee is exempt from premium pay, employers covered by the statute cannot require employees to work on Sunday, and an employee's refusal to work may not be grounds for discrimination, dismissal, discharge, reduction in hours, or any other penalty. M.G.L. Chapter 136, § 6 (50). A retail employer who fails to pay Sunday premium pay as required may be fined up to $1,000. M.G.L. Chapter 136, §§ 6 (50) and (52); M.G.L. Chapter 149, § 180A. Additionally, a retail employer who requires an employee to work on Sunday may be fined up to $1,000. M.G.L. Chapter 136, §§ 6 (50) and (52); M.G.L. Chapter 149, § 180A. ## Our Firm: No Upfront Fees or Costs ### Contingency Fee Representation All employment cases for employees are taken on a **contingency basis**. We are only paid a fee **when and if we win** your case, and we **advance all litigation costs**. Our goal is to make expert legal representation accessible to every hardworking employee. ### Serving Massachusetts County We have proudly served all of Massachusetts County since 1993. Ready to discuss your case? 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