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MA S2723
MA S2723Addressing workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces
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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2723).
AI Summary
This bill aims to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, regardless of protected class status, in order to promote healthy workplaces. It defines key terms such as "abusive conduct," "abusive work environment," and "adverse employment action," and prohibits employers and employees from subjecting employees to an abusive work environment or retaliating against employees who report unlawful practices. The bill also establishes liability and affirmative defenses for employers and individual employees, and outlines available remedies, including injunctions, reinstatement, back pay, and compensation for emotional distress and punitive damages. The bill specifies a one-year statute of limitations and clarifies that it does not supersede rights and obligations provided under collective bargaining laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (22)
Michael Brady (D),
Dan Carey (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/03/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2723 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2723.pdf |
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