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Massachusetts Legal Rights

Massachusetts bans salary history questions, limits non-competes strictly, and provides strong wage protections. Know exactly what you're entitled to — and let Main AI enforce it automatically.

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Tenant rights

Massachusetts Tenant Protections

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Security deposit maximum

1 month rent

MA General Laws Ch. 186 §15B

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Deposit return deadline

30 days after move-out with itemized deductions.

MA General Laws Ch. 186 §15B

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Entry notice required

Landlords must give reasonable advance notice before entering your unit except in genuine emergencies. Repeated entry without notice may constitute harassment.

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Habitability rights

Your landlord must maintain heat, hot water, structural safety, and pest-free conditions regardless of what your lease says. "As-is" clauses are generally void.

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Send a certified demand letter citing the exact statute and amount owed
File in small claims court for deposits up to the jurisdictional limit
Main AI generates the demand letter and court filing summary automatically

Employment rights

Massachusetts Workplace Protections

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Non-compete agreements

Enforceable only if provided 10 days before hire or at promotion. Max 1 year. Garden leave pay (50% salary) OR other consideration required. Cannot cover students or hourly workers.

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Wage protections

Minimum wage $15/hr. Earned Sick Time law. Treble (3x) damages for wage theft under MA Wage Act.

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Pay transparency

Pay range required upon request and in all postings (2023 law).

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Severance rights

Severance is never legally required — it's negotiable. Workers 40+ get 21 days to review under federal OWBPA plus 7 days to revoke after signing.

Medical billing rights

Massachusetts Healthcare Protections

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State protections

MA requires hospitals to post pricing. Surprise billing protections under state and federal law. 30-day dispute window.

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Surprise billing (federal)

The No Surprises Act caps out-of-network emergency bills at in-network rates. You cannot be balance-billed for emergency care or care at in-network facilities without prior consent.

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Dispute window

Typically 30-120 days from Explanation of Benefits to dispute. Request itemization, check for duplicate CPT codes, and dispute services never received.

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Financial assistance

Nonprofit hospitals must offer charity care. Always ask for financial assistance before paying. Many patients qualify who never apply.

Common questions

Massachusetts Rights FAQ

How do I dispute a security deposit in Massachusetts?+

Under MA General Laws Ch. 186 §15B, your landlord must return your deposit within 30 days after move-out. If they miss this deadline or make improper deductions, send a certified demand letter citing the statute. Main AI generates this letter automatically.

Is my non-compete enforceable in Massachusetts?+

Enforceable only if provided 10 days before hire or at promotion. Max 1 year. Garden leave pay (50% salary) OR other consideration required. Cannot cover students or hourly workers. Review your specific agreement with Main AI to get an enforceability score and identify which clauses are vulnerable.

My medical bill seems wrong. What are my rights in Massachusetts?+

MA requires hospitals to post pricing. Surprise billing protections under state and federal law. 30-day dispute window. Request an itemized bill in writing, dispute any errors within 30 days, and use the No Surprises Act for unexpected out-of-network charges.

What wage theft protections exist in Massachusetts?+

Minimum wage $15/hr. Earned Sick Time law. Treble (3x) damages for wage theft under MA Wage Act. If you're owed unpaid wages, file with your state labor department or pursue a federal FLSA claim. Main AI drafts your complaint automatically.

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