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MA H1046

Relative to employee references


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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

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)

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