<prompt> Human: For some background I am a minor and work part time at a convenience store in Massachusetts that pays below minimum wage. My boss is withholding paychecks due to a reason that I am unrelated to. What I am wondering is whether or not it is legal for him to do so, and if not what action can I take to make sure that I am paid on time and in full?  <response>: Its usually not legal to withhold someones pay cheque.Its also not legal to pay someone less than minimum wage. 