by Eesha Williams, Valley Post
Bullying by bosses leads some workers to commit acts of violence, and causes stress-related health problems in many more workers. Massachusetts is poised to become the first state in the nation to pass a law against workplace bullying. Vermont is likely to pass similar legislation next year. Legislation in New Hampshire is stalled.
Tags: David Yamada, Greg Sorozan, HB-2310/S-916, Healthy Workplace Bill, Massachusetts
Last week the Mass. Campaign passed a major hurdle. The House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling just favorably read out H. 2310 on April 5th and moved it directly to the House Floor for a 3rd reading. Thanks to everyone who has helped propel this movement forward!
Remember, the Mass state page always has the most recent activity and updates.
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Deb Falzoi, one of the great Massachusetts HWB Co-Coordinators, was interviewed by Robbin Miller and Doris Livesay about the bill. Here’s the clip:
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Boston – The Massachusetts Healthy Workplace Advocates announced March 5 that the anti-bullying Healthy Workplace Bill – Senate Bill 916 and House Bill 2310 – has progressed from the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and is due to go next to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Sen. Katherine Clark introduced S 916. It is the companion bill to HB 2310. Visit the MA State Page to thank her and to encourage the committee chairs to schedule a public hearing soon.
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