Q: Will you support or oppose legislation that restores the full protections for older workers under the nation's age discrimination laws?
SUPPORTS Restore the full protections of the age discrimination laws.
SUPPORTS Strengthen rights and
remedies for those who are victims of age discrimination.
A: I believe the workplace should be free of all types of discrimination, including age discrimination. As Senator,
I will work to restore the protections of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and will protect the rights of our older citizens
Keep historic industries like fishing in Massachusetts
Martha appreciates the historic role of local industries such as the fishing industry in the Massachusetts economy. Martha has worked with local fisherman to address their concerns about the impediments they face in doing business.
As Senator, Martha will bring a broad vision of economic growth to Washington. Martha will work to ensure resources and incentives are available to attract businesses to Massachusetts and keep them here well into the future.
Source: Campaign website, www.marthacoakley.com, "Issues"
Oct 1, 2009
Prosecuted minimum wage and child labor violations
Martha Coakley's Office has issued citations against two different Domino's Pizza franchise owners for violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act. The Attorney General's Office ordered Domino's Pizza of Lynn and Randolph to pay over $16,500 in restitution
and penalties for failing to pay wages in a timely manner, and failing to pay minimum wage. The Attorney General's Office has also separately cited Domino's Pizza in Mansfield for multiple child labor violations, ordering over $5,000 in penalties.
Source: Press release on Attorney General website, www.mass.gov
Aug 18, 2009
