Massachusetts H2114 prohibits unconscionable waivers in employment contracts that would otherwise apply to claims of discrimination, retaliation.

Massachusetts H2114 makes certain waivers in employment contracts unconscionable, void, and unenforceable if they apply to claims of employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, nonpayment of wages, or violation of public policy. The bill allows individuals to void such agreements after a dispute arises and permits the attorney general and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to enforce the provisions. It also provides for damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and costs for those enforcing unconscionable waivers.

Massachusetts H2114 prohibits unconscionable waivers in employment contracts that would otherwise apply to claims of discrimination, retaliation.

Massachusetts H2114 makes certain waivers in employment contracts unconscionable, void, and unenforceable if they apply to claims of employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, nonpayment of wages, or violation of public policy. The bill allows individuals to void such agreements after a dispute arises and permits the attorney general and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to enforce the provisions. It also provides for damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and costs for those enforcing unconscionable waivers.