Bill > S1192

This bill amends Chapter 150A of the General Laws to add new provisions regarding wrongful discharge from employment. It defines key terms such as "constructive discharge," "discharge," "employee," "fringe benefits," and "good cause." The bill establishes that a discharge is wrongful only if it was in retaliation for the employee's refusal to violate public policy, was not for good cause and the employee had completed the employer's probationary period, or the employer violated the express provisions of its written personnel policy. The bill limits damages for wrongful discharge to lost wages and fringe benefits, with certain exceptions, and requires that any action be filed within one year of the discharge. The bill also outlines certain exclusions, such as for discharges subject to other state or federal statutes, employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or contract, and claims arising from tort or contract.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1192