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Massachusetts Employment Contract
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Massachusetts at a glance: Garden Leave Requirement: Mandatory 50% pay or other consideration during restriction · Maximum Duration: 1 year · Low-Wage Worker Ban: Banned for non-exempt employees
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Overview
Employment Contracts in Massachusetts
Massachusetts regulated non-compete agreements under the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (MNAA).
Covenants must include "garden leave" (paying 50% of the employee's highest salary during the restricted period) or other mutually agreed consideration.
Key Facts
Massachusetts Employment Contract — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Massachusetts Rule |
|---|---|
| Garden Leave Requirement | Mandatory 50% pay or other consideration during restriction |
| Maximum Duration | 1 year |
| Low-Wage Worker Ban | Banned for non-exempt employees |
| Governing Law | Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 149 § 24L |
Legal Requirements
Massachusetts Legal Requirements
- Agreement must be in writing and provided at least 10 business days before employment begins.
- Void for non-exempt employees under FLSA.
Governing Laws
Massachusetts Governing Laws
Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 149 § 24L
Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act
Strictly regulates non-compete drafting, notice, and garden leave obligations.
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Massachusetts legal resources or your state legislature's official website.
Questions & Answers
Massachusetts Employment Contract — Frequently Asked Questions
What is garden leave in Massachusetts?
It is a statutory requirement that the employer pay the employee at least 50% of their base salary during the restriction period to make the non-compete valid.