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Introduced
10/23/2017
10/23/2017
In Committee
10/23/2017
10/23/2017
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 provisions that waive substantive or procedural rights related to discrimination, non-payment of wages, retaliation, or harassment. The bill makes such waivers unconscionable, void, and unenforceable. It also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who refuse to sign such waivers. The bill allows employees to file civil actions to recover damages and attorneys' fees, and it grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. The provisions apply to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 10/23/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2186 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2186.pdf |
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