An Act prohibiting employers from attempting to conceal violations of state wage, benefit, or tax laws
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits employers in Massachusetts from attempting to hide violations of state laws related to wages, benefits, or taxes. Specifically, it aims to prevent employers from using the tactic of concealing these violations by requesting or attempting to obtain employees’ immigration status. The goal is to ensure fair labor practices and protect workers’ rights by increasing transparency and accountability for employers.
Key provisions
- Employers cannot request or attempt to obtain employees’ immigration status with the intent to conceal violations of wage, benefit, or tax laws.
- The bill addresses situations where employers may use immigration status inquiries to cover up illegal activities.
- It seeks to strengthen worker protections by preventing employers from using deceptive practices.
- The law applies to all employers operating within Massachusetts.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Massachusetts Residents
- Labor and Workforce Development Agencies
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new prohibition against using immigration status inquiries to conceal labor law violations.
- It builds upon existing protections for workers' rights.
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Samantha Montaño
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