Massachusetts S1316 establishes employers' duty to protect employees from workplace bullying and prohibits retaliation against employees who report.
Massachusetts S1316, known as the Healthy Workplace Act, creates an enforceable duty for employers to protect employees from workplace bullying. Employers must implement reasonable preventive and responsive measures, including establishing policies, conducting investigations, and offering remedial actions. Employees can sue for failure to meet this duty, with potential relief including injunctions, medical care, and lost wages.
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