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MA H1756

To clarify the meal break law and to establish private enforcement


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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 allow individuals to institute and prosecute a civil action for injunctive relief for violation of laws relative to meal breaks for employees. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to clarify the meal break law and establish private enforcement. It amends the existing law to allow individuals to institute and prosecute a civil action for injunctive relief, meaning they can take legal action to compel compliance with the meal break law. This provides a way for employees to directly enforce their right to meal breaks, rather than relying solely on government enforcement.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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