HOUSE BILL 686

File Code: Private Sector Labor and Industry

Sponsored By:

Delegates Malone, Moe, and Dobson

Entitled:

Employers and Employees - Disclosure of Reason for Discharge

Synopsis:

Requiring an employer who discharges an employee to provide that employee, within 30 days of the date of the discharge, with a written disclosure stating the reason for the discharge; establishing a civil fine of not less than $1,000 but not more than $5,000 if an employer intentionally or knowingly fails to provide to a discharged employee a written disclosure stating the reason for the discharge; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/10

First Reading Economic Matters

2/16

Hearing 3/9 at 1:00 p.m.

3/21

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate James E. Malone, Jr., District 12A

Delegate Michael V. Dobson, District 43

Delegate Brian R. Moe, District 21

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DISCLOSURE

FINES

INVESTIGATIONS AND INQUIRIES -see also- CRIM BCKGRND INVEST.

LABOR AND INDUSTRY, DIVISION OF

WORK, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT -see also- COL BARG; HOLIDAY; etc

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Labor and Employment

( 3-103 , 3-708 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered