An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees

This bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify the steps required for employees to recover unpaid wages after being fired. It introduces a "right to cure" provision that requires workers to send a written demand to their former employer before suing for unpaid pay or seeking extra damages. If the employer pays the owed amount within fifteen days of receiving that written notice, they are exempt from paying additional penalties or attorney fees, provided the debt was clearly due or the mistake was made in good faith. The law also allows courts to waive extra damages if an employer can prove they reasonably believed their actions were legal when they occurred. These changes primarily affect employers and employees involved in wage disputes under specific state labor laws.