SECTION 1. Section 52E of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Abusive behavior” the following 2 definitions:-
“Client employer”, a business entity that obtains or is provided workers to perform labor or services within its usual course of business from a third party, including, but not limited to, a staffing agency as defined in section 159C.
"Contract worker”, an individual who performs labor or services for a client employer but is not considered an employee under section 148B, including individuals who are contracted for work by client employers.
SECTION 2. Said section 52E of said chapter 149, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 36, the words “An employer shall permit an employee” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- An employer or a client employer shall permit an employee or a contract worker.
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