Wage & Hour Investigator I — Protecting Workers’ Rights

Massachusetts AGO; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Fair Labor Division, seeks a Wage and Hour Investigator I to join the Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau. Positions are available in Boston, New Bedford, or Springfield, with non-exempt, full-time status.

The role focuses on investigating wage and hour violations under Chapters 149 and 151, conducting payroll audits, interviewing complainants and respondents, and testifying at hearings. Strong written and oral communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time or equivalent experience in inspection or investigation.
• Massachusetts Class D driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149 and 151.
• Conduct interviews, write reports, and respond to inquiries from employees and employers.
• Conduct site visits and testify at civil or criminal hearings and before the grand jury.
• Support enforcement of wage, hour, child labor, and prevailing wage laws.
• Conduct payroll audits and analyze financial records.

Skills

Interviewing

Report writing

Communication skills

Public service mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Fair Labor Division, seeks a Wage and Hour Investigator I to join the Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau. Positions are available in Boston, New Bedford, or Springfield, with non-exempt, full-time status.

The role focuses on investigating wage and hour violations under Chapters 149 and 151, conducting payroll audits, interviewing complainants and respondents, and testifying at hearings. Strong written and oral communication is essential.