Amherst (MA) General Bylaws § 3.54

Citation: Amherst (MA) General Bylaws § 3.54
Jurisdiction: Amherst (municipal)
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“Employer” means any natural person or business, whether or not incorporated or
unincorporated, who suffers or permits another to work:

a. in the Town of Amherst;

b. under a contract to which the Town of Amherst or one of its Departments is
signatory;

c. under an agreement with the Town for tax relief; or

d. who otherwise maintains a commercial presence in the Town of Amherst.

“Front Pay” means the Compensation the Employee would earn or would have earned if
reinstated to the Employee’s former position.

“Pay Day” means a specific day or date established by the Employer on which wages are

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 paid for hours worked during a Pay Period.

“Payment Interval” means the amount of time between established Pay Days. A Payment
Interval may be daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly.

“Pay Period” means a defined time frame for which an Employee will receive a
paycheck. A Pay Period may be daily, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly.

“Piece Rate” means a price paid per unit of work.

“Respondent” means an Employer or person who is alleged or found to have committed a
violation of this Bylaw.