This Law Firm Publication by McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton, Professional Association, discusses two important changes to Massachusetts wage and hour laws, effective January 1, 2016. The first change is that the Massachusetts minimum wage will increase to $10.00 per hour (or $3.35 per hour for tipped employees). The minimum wage will then increase again on January 1, 2017 to $11.00 per hour ($3.75 for tipped employees). The second change is that the safe harbor to the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law will close.