MA S1017

Bill

MA S1017

Expediting appeals of wage violations

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/13/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to expedite appeals of wage violations. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to speed up the process for resolving wage violation disputes by requiring the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) to issue a final written decision on an appeal within 90 days of receiving it, and also shortens the timeframe for individuals to appeal a hearing officer's decision to the superior court, requiring them to file an action within 20 days after the DLSE issues its final decision.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (9)

James Timilty (D)*, Michael Brady (D), Daniel Cullinane (D), Josh Cutler (D), James Dwyer (D), Danielle Gregoire (D), Louis Kafka (D), Paul McMurtry (D), Thomas Petrolati (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/13/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1017

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1017
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1017.pdf

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