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

This bill (HD 514) clarifies Massachusetts' process for recovering unpaid wages after job termination. It requires employees to submit a written demand for unpaid wages to their employer within 15 business days before filing a lawsuit seeking triple damages under specific wage laws (like those covering minimum wage or overtime). Employers who pay the full amount owed within that 15-day window - either for undisputed amounts or due to a good-faith error - will avoid liability for triple damages and attorney fees. The bill directly affects both employees seeking unpaid wages and employers facing wage claims under Massachusetts law.