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MA S2313

MA S2313
Updating overtime protections to protect the Commonwealth's middle class workers


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Introduced
08/05/2019
In Committee
08/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to update overtime protections to protect the Commonwealth's middle class workers,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2313).

AI Summary

This bill updates overtime protections to protect the Commonwealth's middle class workers. It amends the existing law by striking out certain exemptions from overtime pay requirements, and establishes a salary threshold below which workers are automatically eligible for overtime pay. The salary threshold starts at $35,000 in 2021 and gradually increases to $64,000 by 2024, after which it will be adjusted annually based on the minimum wage and changes in average weekly earnings.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 08/05/2019)

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