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HD 1407

An Act relative to commissioned employees

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kim Ferguson and 3 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill redefines commissioned employee compensation standards, affecting overtime calculation, minimum wage requirements, and employment protections for sales and service workers.

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Bill Summary · HD 1407

Legislative bill overview

HD 1407 addresses the employment classification and compensation structure for commissioned employees in Massachusetts. The bill modifies existing labor law regarding how commissioned work is defined, compensated, and regulated under state employment standards.

Why is this important

Commissioned employees represent a significant portion of the workforce in sales, real estate, and service industries, and this bill affects their wage protections, overtime eligibility, and dispute resolution. Changes to commissioned employee regulations directly impact take-home pay, benefit eligibility, and job security for thousands of Massachusetts workers and their employers' compliance costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Overtime calculation disputes: How commissions are factored into overtime pay calculations—whether employers must pay overtime on commission income and at what rate
  • Minimum wage guarantees: Whether commissioned employees must receive guaranteed minimum wages during slow periods or if commission-only compensation is permissible
  • Employer flexibility vs. worker protection: Balancing business interests in flexible compensation models against worker interests in income stability and benefit eligibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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