H2089
An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the payment of wages to employees dismissed from excavation projects. It seeks to establish clearer procedures and protections for workers regarding final paychecks when they are terminated from these types of jobs. The bill aims to ensure that employees receive their earned wages promptly and accurately following dismissal. It focuses specifically on ensuring fair labor practices within the excavation industry.
Key provisions
- Requires clear procedures for wage payment upon employee dismissal from excavation projects.
- Establishes timelines for final paycheck delivery.
- Addresses potential issues related to the calculation and disbursement of final wages.
- Focuses on ensuring timely payment of wages to dismissed employees.
Who is affected
- Employees working on excavation projects
- Construction companies and excavation contractors
- Labor and workforce development agencies
Notable changes
- Specifies requirements for wage payment upon employee dismissal.
- May establish penalties for non-compliance with wage payment procedures.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Brian W. Murray
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.2089 194th (Current)
An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2089) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment of wages on certain excavation projects. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2089
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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