Bill > H2539

This bill makes several key changes to the civil service law in Massachusetts. First, it expands the definition of "basic merit principles" to prohibit discrimination based on military status, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. It also allows the Civil Service Commission to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to appellants who prevail in appeals, and gives the Commission more authority to take actions to enforce the civil service law, including ordering appointments, reinstatements, or promotions. The bill also requires annual civil service exams, with some exceptions for larger municipalities, and makes changes to the process for appointing candidates from eligible lists. Additionally, the bill updates language throughout the law to use more gender-neutral terminology.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2539