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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide treble damages to employees for employer violations of certain labor laws. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend several sections of Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow employees to seek treble damages, or triple the amount of lost wages and benefits, if they prevail in a civil action against their employer for willful violations of certain labor laws. The bill specifies that employees who prevail in such actions, even if the violation was not willful, may still be awarded damages as determined by the court as well as the costs of litigation and reasonable attorneys' fees.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2490 (on 04/26/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S995 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S995.pdf |
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