Mass. bills would create minimum gratuity during "peak" season, raise tip wage
A pair of Massachusetts State House bills are once again taking aim at tip wage and now gratuity.
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A pair of Massachusetts State House bills are once again taking aim at tip wage and now gratuity.
Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly rejected Ballot Question 5, which would have raised the minimum wage for tipped workers over the next 5 years.
Ballot Question 5 in Massachusetts would increase the minimum wage for tipped workers.
A question on the November ballot in Massachusetts could change the way tipped workers get paid.
Ballot Question 5 in Massachusetts would increase the minimum wage for tipped workers. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A question on minimum wage that could land on the November ballot calls for all workers in Massachusetts to earn at least $15 an hour.
A rally was held Wednesday in support of allowing all workers to make $15 an hour while also pooling tips and getting the question on the ballot in November. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
An 18-year-old high school graduate was shot in Boston's Seaport Thursday and was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. WBZ's Paula Ebben has this and more top stories -- Alyssa Andrews has your forecast.
Tipped workers want their wages raised to $15 per hour. Seven states have already passed the measure.
Walmart is giving its store managers a fat raise this year in an effort to retain workers amid high turnover in the retail industry.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees.
Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing to pass a minimum wage for ride share drivers.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
For thousands of workers in Massachusetts, the new year means more money. On January 1, the minimum wage increased to $15 an hour.
With the rising cost of inflation, some people say the new pay raise isn't enough anymore. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
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The new year will bring a pay bump for some hourly workers in Massachusetts.
CVS announced Wednesday it is raising minimum wage to $15 an hour for all employees, starting in July 2022.
Starting Friday, January 1, 2021, the minimum wage across Massachusetts will increase from $12.75 per hour to $13.50 per hour.
Massachusetts isn't alone in raising wages. Twenty other states will also see an increase in their minimum wage in 2020.
The state minimum wage will rise to $12.75 an hour in 2020.
State Sen. Patricia Jehlen and Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier, are calling for the elimination of the state's so-called "sub-minimum wage" of $4.35 an hour for tipped workers.
The state's minimum wage is going up and the income tax rate is coming down in 2019.
The company said Tuesday that the wage hike will benefit more than 350,000 workers.
The pressure to conform is front and center in American Repertory Theater's new production of "Rhinoceros."
Karen Solomon, wanted for questioning in the death of her Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer husband, has been found dead after a massive search.
The New England Patriots have reportedly traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.
Matthew Sweeney, the driver charged with killing a father and daughter in a North Reading crash, has a history of mental illness, his lawyer said.
Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ended abruptly Monday in Plymouth Superior Court when a witness began speaking about religion and the defense unsuccessfully called for a mistrial.
Lindsay Clancy trial testimony was ended abruptly Monday in Plymouth Superior Court when a witness began speaking about religion.
Karen Solomon, wanted for questioning in the death of her Worcester, Massachusetts police officer husband, has been found dead after a massive search.
Matthew Sweeney, the driver charged with killing a father and daughter in a North Reading crash, has a history of mental illness, his lawyer said.
A driver is facing charges including felony motor vehicle homicide after investigators say he was speeding and impaired when he slammed into a car at a red light.
The New England Patriots have reportedly traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The New England Patriots have reportedly traded wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans.
The Red Sox came back to win and complete a three-game sweep of the Giants after falling behind, 3-0, early.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said there is a reason he hasn't been playing starters in the preseason.
The Boston Red Sox got to twice celebrate their 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night after replay confirmed the game-winning play.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.