what are the legal holidays that my employer must offer me in Massachusetts?

Answer 1

As the last poster said, they are called "Blue Laws."

Here are the links that you need:
http://www.mass.gov/dos/mw/mw_faq.htm

3. Are employees entitled to extra pay for weekend, holiday, or night work?

The Minimum Fair Wage Law does not require extra pay for weekend, holiday, or night work; however, the Massachusetts Blue Laws, M.G.L. c. 136, §§6, 13, & 16, require some retailers to pay premium pay for Sundays and certain holidays. For more information about these laws, click here: www.mass.gov/dos/bluelaw/

Blue Laws:
http://www.mass.gov/dos/bluelaw/index.htm

Time and a half depends on the type of establishment your employer operates...

What type of job is it?

EDIT: And what do you mean by "must offer me"? Do you mean to have the day off with pay? Without pay?

Answer 2

The laws governing holiday pay are called “Blue Laws” in Massachusetts. The pay depends on which holiday the shift is occurring, and what type of business is operating.

For retail establishments, work on Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Christmas Day, and Thanksgiving Day can only happen with a police permit. If the business gets a permit, employees must be paid time and a half for their work.

For non-retail businesses, they must acquire a permit to open these days as well, but the time and half rule does not apply to their employees. In retail establishments, work on Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Years Day, and Independence Day all qualify for extra pay as well. The same goes for work on Sundays. Non-retail establishments are not affected by this law.

The laws do not apply to executive, administrative, and professional employees are exempt from Blue Laws. In addition to providing special holiday pay, employers cannot force an employee to work on a Sunday or holiday and cannot discipline or fire someone for failing to do so.

If your employer in Massachusetts in not following these guidelines, the state department of labor is there to help. You can report any violation to that body, who will then investigate and ensure your employer follows the law. Your employer cannot discipline you as a result of the investigation, whatever the findings.

Answer 3

your employer is not legally obligated to give you any holidays, nor is he obligated to pay you for holidays that the business is closed.

Answer 4

Did you look in, and read the Employee Manual you received when you were hired? It should be outlined in the manual.

Answer 5

They don't have to offer any paid holidays.

Answer 6

none