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MA S1028

Relative to treble damages


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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 treble damages. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends several sections of Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow employees who prevail in civil actions for violations of certain labor laws to be awarded triple damages, as liquidated damages, if the violation was willful. The bill also allows for the recovery of litigation costs and reasonable attorneys' fees by the prevailing employee, regardless of whether the violation was willful or not.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

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