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MA S2817

Relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes


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Introduced
04/07/2022
In Committee
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2817).

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 25 of Chapter 151A of the General Laws regarding unemployment compensation and labor disputes. The key provisions are: 1. It removes the 30-day waiting period for receiving unemployment benefits if a labor dispute is caused by the employer's failure to comply with an agreement or law regarding hours, wages, or working conditions. 2. It clarifies that payment of regular union dues or assessments does not constitute participating in or financing a labor dispute. 3. It specifies that an employee shall not be denied benefits due to an employer's lockout if the employee is ready, willing, and able to work under the existing or expired contract, unless the employer can show the lockout is in response to repeated and substantial property damage or threats caused by the bargaining unit. The bill aims to provide unemployment benefits to workers involved in labor disputes in certain circumstances where the employer is at fault or engages in a lockout.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (28)

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 04/07/2022)

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