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MA S1057

Relative to consumers and workers


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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