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MA H1026

MA H1026
Relative to job creation through employee ownership


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/16/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require business owners to notify employees of their eligibility to purchase or bid on said business prior to transfers of the business. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill requires business owners to notify their employees in writing within seven days of signaling an intent to sell or transfer ownership of the business. The notification must inform employees that they are eligible to purchase or bid on the business through a cooperative or employee stock ownership program, and provide contact information for the Office of Employee Involvement and Ownership. The bill also grants employees the right of first refusal in bidding to purchase the business through such programs.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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