MA S1078

Prohibits employers from disciplining or discharging employees for exercising First Amendment rights, provided the activity does not substantially interfere with job performance or the working relationship

Allows employees to refuse attending employer-sponsored meetings or viewing communications whose primary purpose is to convey the employer's opinions on political or religious matters

Defines "political matters" to include elections, political parties, legislative/regulatory proposals, and decisions to join political, civic, community, fraternal, or labor organizations

Employers found in violation are liable for damages including punitive damages, full gross loss of wages, and reasonable attorney's fees

Exempts religious organizations covered by Title VII exemptions, legally required communications, job-duty-related information, higher education academic programs, casual voluntary conversations, and requirements limited to managerial/supervisory employees