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This bill aims to encourage employers to provide nondiscrimination training in the workplace. It amends the existing law (Chapter 151B of the General Laws) by adding a new section that requires employers to provide at least two hours of training on illegal workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation to all supervisory and managerial employees by January 1, 2016, and to provide such training once every two years thereafter. The training must cover federal and state statutory provisions, available remedies for victims, and practical guidance on prevention of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. While an employer's compliance with this training requirement can be used as an affirmative defense against certain discrimination claims, it does not insulate the employer from liability. The bill also encourages employers and labor organizations to provide similar training to new non-supervisory employees and members within one year of employment or membership.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1047