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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1028 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1028.pdf |
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