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MA S1089
MA S1089To protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination. It expands the definition of "employer" to include any organization or individual who engages a person to perform work, whether paid or unpaid. It also expands the definition of "employee" to include individuals who work under the control and direction of another, whether paid or unpaid. The bill makes it unlawful for employers, labor organizations, and other entities to discriminate against or harass individuals in apprenticeship, training, unpaid internship, or volunteer programs based on various protected characteristics, such as race, gender, or sexual orientation. It also prohibits employers from refusing to contract with or discriminating against independent contractors based on these protected characteristics.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1089 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1089.pdf |
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