HD 3757 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to improve contract provisions waiving certain rights

HD 3757 prohibits employers from requiring employees to waive legal rights related to discrimination, unpaid wages, retaliation, harassment, or public policy violations in employment contracts. It deems such waivers unconscionable, void, and unenforceable for claims arising after the waiver is signed. The bill also bans retaliation against employees who refuse these waivers and allows affected individuals to sue within three years for violations, including recovery of attorney fees. These provisions apply to all employment contracts entered after the law takes effect, excluding collective bargaining agreements. The law directly affects employees seeking to enforce workplace rights and employers drafting standard contracts.
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