Bill > S1211

This bill amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to establish new provisions related to plant relocation and severance. The key changes are: 1) It defines a "covered establishment" as any industrial, commercial, or healthcare facility that employs or has employed 100 or more people in the past 12 months, and an "employer" as anyone who owns or operates such a facility. 2) It requires employers who relocate or terminate a covered establishment 100 or more miles away to provide severance pay of at least one week's pay for each year of employee service, with some exceptions (e.g., if the relocation is due to a physical calamity or the employee accepts a job at the new location). 3) It requires employers to notify the Secretary of Labor in writing at least 60 days prior to relocating or terminating a covered establishment, with potential civil penalties for failure to provide this notice (unless the relocation is due to a physical calamity or unforeseen circumstances). The overall intent of the bill is to provide protections and support for workers affected by the relocation or closure of large employers in Massachusetts.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1211