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MA H1640

MA H1640
Relative to the notification of large job layoffs


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require certain notices prior to plant closings or layoffs. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to require certain employers to provide notice prior to large job layoffs, in addition to plant closings or partial closings. The bill defines a "mass layoff" as a reduction in an employer's workforce of at least 25 workers and 25 percent of the workforce, or at least 200 workers, within a 30-day period. The bill also outlines the required notice period, liability for employers who fail to provide notice, and exceptions to the notice requirement. The overall goal is to provide workers and communities more advance notice of large-scale job losses.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5123 (on 11/10/2020)

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