An Act relative to the notification of large job layoffs
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would require companies in Massachusetts with a certain number of employees to provide advance notice to state and local government officials before closing a plant or laying off a significant portion of their workforce. The goal is to give workers and communities more time to prepare for job losses and potentially find new employment. The bill also aims to provide support and resources to affected workers and communities. It builds upon previous attempts to address similar issues in the state.
Key provisions
- Companies with 100 or more employees must notify the state and local governments of plant closings or layoffs.
- The notification must include details about the number of employees affected, the reason for the closure or layoff, and the anticipated timeline.
- The state may provide assistance to affected workers and communities.
- The bill establishes a process for reviewing and approving layoff plans.
- It defines ‘large job layoff’ as a reduction in force affecting 50 or more employees at a single site.
- The bill includes provisions for extending notification periods in certain circumstances.
- It outlines the responsibilities of the state’s labor department in overseeing the notification process.
- The bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to maintain a public database of layoff notices.
Who is affected
- Employers with 100 or more employees
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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