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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 relative to consumers and workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill establishes regulations around electronic monitoring of employees, customers, and consumers by employers. Key provisions include:
- Defining terms like "electronic monitoring," "employee," "employer," and "personal data."
- Allowing employers to conduct electronic monitoring on their premises as long as it is confined to the employee's work.
- Requiring employers to provide written notice to affected employees, customers, and consumers about the monitoring, including the information collected, how it will be used, and which employees will be monitored.
- Allowing employers to conduct electronic monitoring without notice in certain cases where there is a reasonable suspicion of misconduct that could cause significant harm.
- Granting employees the right to review and obtain copies of personal data collected about them through electronic monitoring.
- Prohibiting employers from using data obtained through electronic monitoring as the sole basis for employee evaluations or production quotas.
- Protecting employee privacy by prohibiting monitoring in private areas and restricting disclosure of personal data.
- Establishing enforcement mechanisms, including fines and a private right of action for individuals whose rights have been violated.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2490 (on 04/26/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1057 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1057.pdf |
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