Massachusetts § 10 - Wage rate less than fair wage; mailing and posting wage rate and regulations
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§ 10. Wage rate less than fair wage; mailing and posting wage rate and regulations
Section 10. After the commissioner has established a fair wage in any occupation in accordance with sections seven and nine, it shall be unlawful for any employer in such occupation to employ persons for less than such rate of wages. The commissioner shall send by mail so far as is practicable to each employer in the occupation in question a copy of the wage rate and related regulations and each employer shall be required to post a copy of said wages and regulations in each room in which persons affected by such wages and regulations are employed.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 10 cover?
Section 10 ("Wage rate less than fair wage; mailing and posting wage rate and regulations") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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