Bill > H1946

This bill amends Chapter 150A of the General Laws to define key terms related to wrongful discharge from employment, including "constructive discharge," "discharge," "employee," "fringe benefits," "good cause," and "lost wages." The bill establishes that a discharge is wrongful only if it was in retaliation for the employee refusing to violate public policy, was not for good cause and the employee had completed the probationary period, or the employer violated its written personnel policy. The bill limits the damages an employee can recover for wrongful discharge to lost wages and fringe benefits for up to 4 years, with deductions for interim earnings. Punitive damages may be awarded in cases of actual fraud or malice. The bill also excludes certain types of discharges from its provisions, such as those subject to other state or federal statutes, those covered by a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract, and those not arising from tort or contract.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1946