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H 2163

An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rodney Elliott and 1 co-sponsor

H 2163 establishes clearer procedures and timelines for Massachusetts employers to pay dismissed workers their final wages and accrued compensation.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 2163

Legislative bill overview

H 2163 clarifies the legal procedures and timeline for compensating employees who have been dismissed from their jobs in Massachusetts. The bill establishes or modifies requirements for how employers must process final wages, including any accrued paid leave or other compensation owed to terminated workers.

Why is this important

Wage payment disputes are common sources of worker-employer conflict, and unclear procedures can leave dismissed employees without timely access to money they've earned. Clear statutory guidance protects both workers from delayed compensation and employers from legal ambiguity about their obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "dismissed wages": Disagreement over whether final paychecks must include unused vacation, sick leave, or other benefits, and how to value these
  • Timing requirements: Tension between employer operational needs and worker urgency—how quickly must final payment be processed (same day, within days, by next pay period)?
  • Employer size/capacity: Whether different rules should apply to small businesses versus large employers regarding payment processing timelines

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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