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Introduced
10/19/2017
10/19/2017
In Committee
10/19/2017
10/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to defense against abusive waivers
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect employees from abusive waivers in employment contracts. It prohibits the enforcement of contract provisions that waive an employee's rights or remedies related to claims of discrimination, nonpayment of wages or benefits, retaliation, or harassment. The bill also prohibits employers from taking retaliatory action against employees who refuse to enter into such contracts. The Attorney General and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination are authorized to enforce the provisions of this bill. Employees who are aggrieved by violations of this law can file civil actions and recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3962 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3962.pdf |
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