The Attorney General is the chief lawyer and law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As such, she represents the Commonwealth in many matters in which the Commonwealth is a party.
In addition, the Attorney General is a resource to residents who are facing challenges in the area of consumer protection, fraud, civil rights violations, health care, and insurance issues.
The main office of the Attorney General is located in Boston. Regional offices are fully staffed and located in Western, Central and Southeastern Massachusetts, allowing citizens more convenient access to services in their area. See Our Regional Offices for additional information.
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| Independent Contractor | The need for proper classification of individuals in the workplace remains of paramount importance to the Commonwealth. Misclassification deprives individuals of the many benefits, both public and private, that employees enjoy. |
| Open Meeting Law | The Attorney General enforces the Open Meeting Law applicable to state governmental bodies. (See Mass. General Laws (M.G.L.) Chapter 30A, Section 11A ½.) |
| Prevailing Wage | The Massachusetts prevailing wage laws require that employees on public works projects, except those who perform strictly supervisory functions, be paid a minimum hourly rate set by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Occupational Safety. The Attorney General's Office enforces these laws. |
| Regulation Governing Raffles | 940 CMR 12.00 shall apply to any raffle conducted under M.G.L. c. 271, § 7A in which the value of the prize or prizes to be awarded exceeds $10,000 or in which the ticket price exceeds $10.00.
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Wage and Hour Information | Wage and hour enforcement, as well as enforcement of child labor laws, is a priority for the Attorney General's Office, as we work to ensure that minimum wage laws are upheld throughout the state. Hour and wage poster click here. |
| Youth Employment | Massachusetts child labor laws were written to protect young workers because they tend to suffer injuries at much higher rates than adults, and they need to balance work and education. |
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