(5) The Town Human Rights Director, working with the Human Rights Commission,
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shall publish an annual report detailing:
a. The number of wage and tip theft complaints received by the Town and the
actions taken in response to such complaints, including how many complaints
resulted in findings of violations, where available;
b. Civil and criminal judgments issued by the state and federal courts,
Administrative Citations, and final administrative orders, including but not
limited to Debarments, against Employers operating in the Town of Amherst
pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 149 and M.G.L. Ch. 151, if known; and
c. Any recommendations for revision of the Wage and Tip Theft Bylaw.
(6) On a biannual basis, the Town Human Rights Director shall request to meet with the
Office of the Attorney General concerning the rate, type, and scope of complaints
involving Employers operating in the Town and the role of the Town, including
coordination, with respect to issues of wage and tip theft in the Town.
D. Notice and Posting Requirements
(1) The Town shall create and distribute or otherwise make available to all Employers a
Wage and Tip Theft Bylaw Rights Poster giving notice of the rights afforded by
federal and state Law, as well as this Bylaw. To the extent possible, the Town shall
build on posters in multiple languages that are available from the Attorney General’s
office.
a. The Wage and Tip Theft Bylaw Rights Poster shall give notice of:
1. The right to be paid all Compensation owed by reason of employment on an
established regular Pay Day at no longer than monthly intervals as guaranteed
under the terms of this Bylaw;