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MA H1935

To require policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require employer policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to require employers to establish policies and provide training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in the workplace. Key provisions include: (1) requiring all employers to adopt a policy against unlawful harassment, including defining and providing examples of harassment, describing the reporting process, and identifying relevant enforcement agencies; (2) mandating employers to provide all employees with a written copy of the anti-harassment policy annually; (3) requiring employers and labor organizations to provide employees with anti-harassment training, including topics such as legal requirements, recognizing and reporting harassment, and bystander intervention, with specific requirements for the training format and content; and (4) obligating employers and labor organizations to annually file a certification statement with the Attorney General confirming that all employees have received the required training.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4853 (on 06/08/2022)

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