Massachusetts S1335 defends against abusive waivers in employment contracts.

Massachusetts S1335 amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to protect employees from unconscionable waivers in employment contracts. It allows parties to void agreements that require arbitration for future claims of employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, nonpayment of wages, or violation of public policy. The act prohibits prospective waivers of substantive or procedural rights and remedies. It also provides for civil actions for damages and injunctive relief for aggrieved individuals and allows the attorney general to enforce the act.

Massachusetts S1335 defends against abusive waivers in employment contracts.

Massachusetts S1335 amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to protect employees from unconscionable waivers in employment contracts. It allows parties to void agreements that require arbitration for future claims of employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, nonpayment of wages, or violation of public policy. The act prohibits prospective waivers of substantive or procedural rights and remedies. It also provides for civil actions for damages and injunctive relief for aggrieved individuals and allows the attorney general to enforce the act.