H 2147
An Act relative to employee references
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Bill overview
This bill addresses liability related to employee references provided by former employers. It aims to clarify the circumstances under which a former employer could be held responsible for providing inaccurate or misleading information about a former employee during a reference check. The bill seeks to establish guidelines for the accuracy and fairness of these references, protecting job seekers from potential harm caused by false statements.
Key provisions
- Establishes guidelines for the accuracy of employee references.
- Clarifies employer liability for providing inaccurate references.
- Addresses potential legal recourse for job seekers affected by false references.
- Requires references to disclose their relationship to the applicant.
Who is affected
- Job seekers
- Former employers
- Current employers
- Human resources professionals
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Primary sponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
Cosponsor
Joseph D. McKenna
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Bill H.2147 194th (Current)
An Act relative to employee references
By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2147) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to employee reference liability. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Presenter: Joseph D. McKenna
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2147
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/14/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5180 |
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