MA H2077

Employers with 25 or more employees must maintain a full-time human resources department; employers with fewer than 25 employees must maintain a part-time HR department staffed by at least one individual

Required HR department responsibilities include employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment and hiring, training and development, legal compliance, and recordkeeping

Compliance obligations cover federal, state, and local labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, and Massachusetts Family and Medical Leave Act

Violations are enforceable through complaints to the Fair Labor Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

Effective date: January 1, 2026