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Introduced
06/21/2018
06/21/2018
In Committee
06/25/2018
06/25/2018
Crossed Over
06/21/2018
06/21/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
To prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent wage theft and promote employer accountability. It amends existing laws to increase penalties for wage theft violations, hold lead contractors jointly liable for wage theft by labor contractors and subcontractors, and create a Wage Theft Compensation Trust Fund to provide compensation to workers affected by wage theft. The bill also introduces new provisions allowing the attorney general to issue stop-work orders and provides protections for workers affected by such orders. Overall, the bill strengthens legal mechanisms to address and deter wage theft in Massachusetts.
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/S2574 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2574.pdf |
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