MA S975

Bill

MA S975

Clarifying the meal break law to allow for private enforcement

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
10/19/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to clarify the meal break law to allow for private enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to clarify existing labor laws regarding meal breaks by allowing individuals to sue their employers directly if they are not provided with the legally mandated breaks, a process known as "private enforcement." Currently, enforcement of these laws is typically handled by government agencies. The bill specifically proposes to amend Section 150 of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, which deals with labor and workforce development, by adding a provision that grants employees this right to pursue legal action for violations of meal break requirements.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Jamie Eldridge (D)*, Denise Provost (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 10/19/2015)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S975

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S975
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S975.pdf

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