Massachusetts H2156 provides hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared public health state of emergency.

Massachusetts H2156 mandates that essential employers pay hazard pay at a rate of at least one and a half times the regular rate for essential workers during a declared public health state of emergency. It also requires employers to provide personal protective equipment at no cost to the workers. Essential workers are defined as those employed by essential businesses that remain open during such emergencies. The law prohibits employers from penalizing workers who refuse to perform essential services under certain health and safety conditions.

Massachusetts H2156 provides hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared public health state of emergency.

Massachusetts H2156 mandates that essential employers pay hazard pay at a rate of at least one and a half times the regular rate for essential workers during a declared public health state of emergency. It also requires employers to provide personal protective equipment at no cost to the workers. Essential workers are defined as those employed by essential businesses that remain open during such emergencies. The law prohibits employers from penalizing workers who refuse to perform essential services under certain health and safety conditions.