Massachusetts Designates Juneteenth as a State Holiday

On July 24, Gov. Baker signed a bill designating Juneteenth (June 19th) as an annual state holiday in Massachusetts. In doing so, Baker stated that this designation would help "recognize the continued need to ensure racial freedom and equality." This designation also creates new obligations for many retail employers in Massachusetts by adding Juneteenth to the list of holidays covered by the Blue Laws.The Blue Laws are a collection of Massachusetts laws that establish a general rule th
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