Bill > H1685

This bill amends Chapter 150A of the General Laws to define key terms related to wrongful discharge from employment, including "constructive discharge," "discharge," "employee," "fringe benefits," "good cause," and "lost wages." It establishes that a discharge is wrongful if it was in retaliation for the employee refusing to violate public policy, was not for good cause and the employee had completed the probationary period, or the employer violated its written personnel policy. The bill outlines the remedies available to an employee for wrongful discharge, including back pay and benefits, interest, and in some cases punitive damages. It also specifies that this law does not apply to discharges covered by other state or federal statutes or collective bargaining agreements.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1685