The proposed bill establishes the "Workplace Psychological Safety Act" as a new chapter in Title 28 of the General Laws, aimed at ensuring the psychological safety of employees and holding employers accountable for workplace bullying. The bill defines key terms such as "employee," "employer," and "representative employee," and establishes that workplace bullying is unlawful. It specifies that workplace bullying includes unwelcome, degrading, and dehumanizing conduct that is severe or pervasive enough to create a threatening, hostile, or abusive work environment, and outlines specific behaviors that constitute bullying.

Employers and representative employees are required to take all reasonable preventative and responsive measures to provide safe work environments free from bullying. This includes acknowledging and responding to complaints within a reasonable timeframe, providing a transparent complaint process, maintaining accurate records, and training employees on anti-bullying policies. The bill prohibits employers from mandating mediation or arbitration of bullying complaints prior to employees retaining counsel, and from engaging in adverse employment actions against employees who oppose unlawful practices.

The act allows complainants who prove a violation to seek various remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and restorative measures. It provides for a private right of action against employers or employees who violate the provisions of the act. Additionally, it allows for the use of pseudonyms in cases where there is a credible risk of retaliation, subject to court approval. A regulatory review of the chapter is required five years after its enactment. The act will take effect upon passage.