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read moreAn Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth, which includes two significant changes to Massachusetts wage and hour laws. First, the new legislation amended the law pertaining to holiday premium pay on New Year's Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day (M.G.L. c. 136 16) to phase out the premium pay requirement by 2023. Second, the legislation enacted a sweeping amendment to the Massachusetts Tips Act (M.G.L. c. 149 152A) to broaden significantly the definition of "wait staff employee." These changes will offer significant economic relief to the retail and hospitality industries.