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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/19/2018
06/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a living wage for employees of big box retailers. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a living wage for employees of "big box retailers" in Massachusetts. It defines a "big box retail employer" as an individual, corporation, or other entity that employs 200 or more big box retail employees in the state, either directly or through a contractor or subcontractor. The bill sets the minimum wage for big box retail employees at $12 per hour, and for all other employees at $11 per hour, with the minimum wage increasing to $13.50 per hour for big box retail employees in 2019 and $15 per hour in 2020. The bill also holds contractors and subcontractors jointly and severally liable for compliance with the minimum wage and other wage and hour requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1040 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1040.pdf |
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