Massachusetts H1916 establishes a private right of action for employees to recover unpaid wages and penalties from employers.
Massachusetts H1916 amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to create a private right of action for employees to recover unpaid wages and penalties from employers. The bill allows non-profit organizations, labor organizations, and affected employees to bring actions on behalf of the Commonwealth. Successful plaintiffs can recover treble damages, penalties, and attorney fees. Employers must pay penalties into a wage enforcement fund, which supports affected employees in urgent need. The attorney general can intervene in these actions and collects a surcharge on awards.
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