Massachusetts S1347 aims to ensure workplace psychological safety by deeming workplace bullying an unlawful practice.

Massachusetts S1347 seeks to ensure workplace psychological safety by defining workplace bullying as an unlawful practice. It mandates employers to acknowledge and respond to bullying complaints within a reasonable time frame, provide a transparent complaint process, and execute a disciplinary process based on the severity of the offense. The bill prohibits employers from mandating mediation or arbitration before an employee retains counsel and from using non-disclosure or non-disparagement agreements related to bullying complaints.

Massachusetts S1347 aims to ensure workplace psychological safety by deeming workplace bullying an unlawful practice.

Massachusetts S1347 seeks to ensure workplace psychological safety by defining workplace bullying as an unlawful practice. It mandates employers to acknowledge and respond to bullying complaints within a reasonable time frame, provide a transparent complaint process, and execute a disciplinary process based on the severity of the offense. The bill prohibits employers from mandating mediation or arbitration before an employee retains counsel and from using non-disclosure or non-disparagement agreements related to bullying complaints.