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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
Relative to employee reference liability. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide employers with immunity from civil liability when they disclose certain information about current or former employees to prospective employers. The key provisions include: (1) employers are immune from liability for disclosing an employee's date of employment, pay level, job description and duties, and wage history; and (2) employers responding to a written request from a prospective employer are immune from liability for disclosing the employee's prior written evaluations and whether the employee was voluntarily or involuntarily released and the reasons for separation. This immunity applies to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date of the bill.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4729 (on 07/12/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1046 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1046.pdf |
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