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MA H1878

MA H1878
Protecting warehouse workers


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect warehouse workers by regulating the use of quotas and work speed monitoring in warehouse distribution centers. It defines key terms like "quota," "employee work speed data," and "warehouse distribution center." The bill requires employers to provide written descriptions of quotas to workers, prohibits quotas that prevent compliance with meal/rest periods or bathroom breaks, and mandates record-keeping of worker data. It also prohibits retaliation against workers who exercise their rights under the bill and allows current/former employees to request their own work speed data and aggregated data for similar employees. The bill authorizes the Commissioner to investigate high-injury worksites and allows workers or their representatives to seek injunctive relief and damages for violations.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5044 (on 09/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Worker Safety and Protection
  • ‐ Working Conditions and Hours

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1878 03/15/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1878.pdf 03/15/2023
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