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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/29/2019
04/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to an employee protection act. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect employees from abusive waivers in employment contracts. It prohibits employers from including provisions in contracts that waive an employee's substantive or procedural rights related to claims of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, or harassment. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who refuse to sign such waivers. The Attorney General and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination are empowered to enforce the law, and employees who prevail in lawsuits can recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. The bill applies to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (16)
Mike Barrett (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/29/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1049 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1049.pdf |
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