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MA S1910

Relative to employee settlements


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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 relative to the confidentiality of employee settlements. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires state agencies and other government entities acting as employers to publicly disclose why it is in the public's best interest to include confidentiality provisions in any employee settlement or severance agreements. Specifically, the bill prohibits such entities from entering into confidentiality agreements with employees or former employees, unless the entity creates and publicly releases a detailed statement explaining why the confidentiality clause is necessary. This statement must be made available within 24 hours of the agreement becoming enforceable.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2569 (on 02/27/2020)

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