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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to plant relocation and severance. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide severance pay for employees of large industrial, commercial, or health care facilities that are being relocated more than 100 miles away from their original location. The bill defines a "covered establishment" as any facility with 100 or more employees, and requires employers to provide severance pay of at least one week's pay for each year of employment if they relocate or terminate such an establishment, with some exceptions. Employers are also required to notify the secretary of labor in writing at least 60 days prior to the relocation, with a potential civil penalty for failure to do so, unless the relocation is necessitated by a physical calamity or unforeseen circumstances.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1035 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1035.pdf |
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