Bill > S1313

This bill amends Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that makes it illegal for employers to knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents for any non-citizen (alien) in the commonwealth. The bill establishes a graduated penalty system for such violations: for a first offense, an employer can be fined up to $1,000 or imprisoned for up to 30 days, or both; for a second offense, the fine increases to between $1,000 and $2,500, with potential jail time of up to 3 months; and for a third offense, the employer faces a fine between $2,500 and $5,000 and mandatory imprisonment of at least 6 months. The purpose of this legislation is to deter employers from engaging in fraudulent documentation practices related to the employment of non-citizens, with increasingly severe consequences for repeat offenders, thereby promoting employer integrity and protecting workers' rights.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1313