Amherst (MA) General Bylaws § 3.54 — WAGE AND TIP THEFT
3.54 – WAGE AND TIP THEFT
(Voted 11-9-2020 by the Town Council)
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE WAGE AND TIP THEFT BYLAW
Noncriminal Disposition for first violation: warning notice to the Employer which will specify
the violation and the appropriate penalties in the event of future violations. (enforcement by:
Board of License Commissioners, Human Rights Director, or Police Department)
Noncriminal Disposition for second, and subsequent violations: $300 per violation
(enforcement by: Board of License Commissioners, Human Rights Director, or Police
Department)
See Section G.4 for non-monetary penalties
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Bylaw is to ensure that Employers operating in the Town of Amherst
comply with state and federal wage and tip laws and to require Employers to notify
Employees in writing of their rights.
B. Definitions
“Administrative Citation” means a civil citation issued by the attorney general pursuant to
M.G.L. Ch. 149 Sec. 27C, a civil citation issued by the Department of Labor pursuant to
29 U.S.C. Sec. 201 et seq. and/or 29 C.F.R. Sec. 578, any other civil citation for
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violation of M.G.L. Ch. 149 or c. 151 and/or 29 U.S.C. Sec. 201 et seq. issued by any
other federal, state, or local administrative agency, or penalties, fines, or findings of
violations of Amherst’s Wage and Tip Theft, Responsible Employer, or Tax Relief
Bylaws.