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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts Bill Establishes a 15-Day Cure Period for Unpaid Wage Claims Before Treble Damages Apply
Last action · February 11, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and MeansSponsors: Jeff Roy and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts Bill H.2163 establishes a mandatory 15-day written demand and cure period for employers facing wage claims seeking , allowing them to avoid statutory penalties and attorneys' fees by paying undisputed or good-faith missed compensation in full.
Employers gain a 15-business-day window to correct wage discrepancies without facing mandatory or attorneys' fees, while former employees must issue a written demand specifying sums due before filing certain compensation lawsuits.
- Jeffrey N. Roy filed House Bill No. 2163 in the 194th session of the Massachusetts General Court relative to clarifying the process for paying wages of dismissed employees. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Employers
Employers receive a 15-business-day window to cure wage discrepancies after receiving a written demand and can avoid treble damages and attorneys' fees for good-faith errors.
Terminated employees
Terminated employees seeking treble damages for unpaid compensation are required to submit a written demand for relief specifying sums due before bringing an action.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What must an employee do before suing for treble damages on unpaid wages under this bill?
How long does an employer have to fix a wage payment deficiency after receiving a demand?
When can an employer avoid paying attorneys' fees or treble damages?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
5 actions- Feb 11, 2026HouseCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Jan 27, 2026HouseReporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Oct 20, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
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