MA H3137

Bill

MA H3137

Relative to contractor accountability

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/19/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to accountability in labor and services provided by contractors and subcontractors in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to establish a special commission to study and make recommendations on addressing the lack of accountability in contracting and subcontracting of labor and services in the Commonwealth. The commission will consider whether and how individuals and entities that use contractors and subcontractors should be held liable for violations of workplace laws and other workplace abuses related to the provision of those services, including violations of Massachusetts wage laws. The commission will investigate various structures used by firms, such as multi-tiered supply chains and temporary staffing in labor-intensive industries. The commission will be composed of 12 members, including at least 4 representatives of unions and community-based organizations that represent or serve workers in industries where contracting and/or subcontracting are common practices. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations, along with any necessary draft legislation, to the legislature by December 31, 2017.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Mark Cusack (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3137

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3137
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3137.pdf

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