Bill > H4754

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to provide employment rights and protections for certain commissioned employees. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. Exempting commissioned employees who meet the requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) from certain Sunday and holiday pay requirements under state law. 2. Providing an affirmative defense for employers against liability for failure to pay overtime compensation if the employer acted in good faith based on a written opinion letter from a state agency. 3. Extending the affirmative defense for failure to pay overtime to also apply to causes of action accruing before, on, or after the date of enactment, including any pending cases. The bill aims to clarify the employment rights and protections for commissioned employees in Massachusetts, aligning them with the federal FLSA standards.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4754