Bill > H3360

This bill introduces new requirements for state contracts in Massachusetts aimed at promoting fair labor practices and workplace safety. The legislation mandates that any person or company seeking to enter into a state contract must disclose any administrative, arbitral, or civil judgments against them related to workplace laws in the past three years. These workplace laws include a comprehensive list of federal and state regulations covering areas such as labor standards, occupational safety, civil rights, labor relations, leave policies, and anti-discrimination protections. State contracting officers must consider this information when awarding contracts and require contractors to update their disclosure every six months. If violations are discovered, the contracting officer, in consultation with the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, can take various actions including requiring remedial measures, providing compliance assistance, resolving ongoing issues, or even terminating the contract. The bill's goal is to ensure that state contractors maintain high standards of workplace compliance and to discourage businesses with significant workplace law violations from receiving state contracts. The legislation will take effect 90 days after its passage.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3360