The proposed bill introduces the "Warehouse Worker Protection Act" as a new chapter in Title 28 of the General Laws, aimed at enhancing the rights and protections of warehouse workers. It defines key terms such as "employee," "employer," "quota," and "warehouse distribution center," establishing a framework for the treatment of nonexempt employees in these settings.

A significant requirement of the bill mandates that employers provide a written description of any quotas to which employees are subject at the time of hire. This description must include the quantified number of tasks to be performed or materials to be produced or handled within a defined time period, as well as any potential adverse employment action that could result from failing to meet these quotas. The requirement to disclose quotas also applies to any changes in the quota.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that employees have the right to request their own work speed data and the aggregated work speed data for comparable employees working in the facility. Employers are prohibited from imposing quotas that prevent compliance with meal or rest periods, the use of bathroom facilities, or occupational health and safety laws. Employers cannot take adverse employment action against employees for failing to meet quotas that do not allow compliance with these laws or for failing to meet undisclosed quotas.

The bill includes provisions to protect employees from retaliation for exercising their rights under this act, establishing a rebuttable presumption of unlawful retaliation if an employer discriminates, retaliates, or takes any adverse action against an employee for exercising these rights. The provisions of the act are severable, meaning that if any part is found invalid, the remaining sections will still be enforceable. The act is set to take effect upon passage.