By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Joan B. Lovely, Michelle M. DuBois, Eric P. Lesser, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting pregnant workers from discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 812) amends a specific line in Massachusetts law regarding damages for wage violations. It modifies Section 150 of Chapter 149 by removing the phrase "and shall" and inserting "and, except for violations of section 148, shall." The change clarifies that employees may seek damages for most violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act, but excludes violations specifically covered under Section 148 (which relates to minimum wage requirements). The bill directly affects employees who have been paid improperly under the Wage Act and employers who violate wage laws. However, the provided context does not explain the practical effect of this line edit or how it changes existing procedures for claiming damages.
