Bill > S1097

This bill proposes amendments to Chapter 151B of the General Laws in Massachusetts to prohibit employers and employment agencies from discriminating against individuals based on their status as unemployed. The key provisions include: 1. Prohibiting employers and employment agencies from refusing to hire, employ, or consider a person for employment based on their status as unemployed, limiting their access to job information or consideration due to their unemployment status, or publishing job advertisements that disqualify unemployed individuals. 2. Prohibiting employers and employment agencies from requesting or requiring employees or applicants to disclose usernames, passwords, or other means of accessing their personal online accounts or services, with some exceptions related to investigating compliance with applicable laws or protecting the employer's proprietary information. The bill aims to promote fair hiring practices and prevent discrimination against unemployed individuals in the job market.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1097