An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to combat wage theft, increase employer accountability, and strengthen the state’s ability to enforce labor laws. It seeks to ensure that workers are paid correctly and receive all wages and overtime they are entitled to. The legislation proposes measures to improve the process of investigating and resolving wage theft complaints, and to provide greater protections for employees. Ultimately, the goal is to create a fairer and more equitable workplace for Massachusetts workers.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of wage theft to cover a broader range of violations.
- Increases penalties for employers found guilty of wage theft.
- Creates a dedicated unit within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to investigate wage theft complaints.
- Provides for streamlined procedures for filing and resolving wage theft claims.
- Requires employers to provide workers with clear and accessible information about their rights.
- Establishes a process for recovering unpaid wages and penalties from employers.
- Allows for the assessment of civil penalties against employers who violate wage and hour laws.
- Enhances the ability of the state to audit employers' payroll practices.
Who is affected
- Wage Earners
- Employers
- Massachusetts Residents
- Labor and Workforce Development Department
- Businesses
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Sponsors
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55 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel M. Donahue
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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