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MA H1963

Relative to the payment of terminated employees


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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

Relative to the payment of wages to terminated employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends state law to require employers to pay terminated employees on the next regularly scheduled pay period, which must be no more than two weeks from the date of termination. If the next regular pay period is greater than two weeks, the employer must issue payment prior to two weeks from the discharge date. If an employer does not comply with these provisions, they may face imprisonment of up to two and a half years and the employee may be entitled to treble damages. However, if an employer is under or considering bankruptcy protection, or anticipates going out of business prior to the next pay date, they must pay the employee on the date of discharge.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5023 (on 09/06/2022)

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