H 3597 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to guarantee just cause job security

This bill amends Massachusetts labor laws to require employers to provide "just cause" before terminating an employee, meaning dismissal is only allowed for failure to perform job duties or serious misconduct. It establishes a 30-day probation period during which these protections do not apply and mandates that employers use a progressive discipline system with graduated responses to performance issues. The legislation also defines specific terms related to employment, such as biometric data, electronic monitoring, and bona fide economic reasons for layoffs, while holding staffing agencies jointly responsible for compliance with these new rules.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023 Last action May 15, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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Committee
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Mar 30, 2023
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Mar 30, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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David LeBoeuf
DDemocratic
MA
17th Worcester