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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to clarify and further regulate the earned sick time statute in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "child" and "straight time" rate, and amends the existing law to provide more detailed guidelines on accrual, usage, and documentation of earned paid sick time. The bill also includes provisions to exempt certain employees from the total employee count, limit overtime pay from sick time accrual, and provide employers with affirmative defenses and protections against certain penalties for noncompliance. Additionally, the bill mandates government outreach efforts and reporting requirements to monitor the costs and impacts of the earned sick time law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5123 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1663 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1663.pdf |
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