An Act relative to treble damages

This bill (SD 209) amends Massachusetts labor laws to strengthen employee remedies for workplace violations. It allows employees who win lawsuits against employers for violations of specific labor laws (like unpaid wages or discrimination) to seek triple damages if the violation was intentional, plus legal fees and costs. For unintentional violations, employees receive regular court-determined damages instead of triple damages. The law applies to cases filed within three years of the violation, after a 90-day waiting period for the Attorney General to act. It directly affects employees pursuing civil actions under Massachusetts labor protections.