MA S1172

Expands the definition of "employer" under Chapter 151B to include any organization or individual engaging a person for paid or unpaid work, and "employee" to include anyone working under another's direction regardless of compensation

Prohibits discrimination against unpaid interns, volunteers, apprentices, and trainees based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, military/veteran status, or sexual orientation

Makes it unlawful for employers to refuse to contract with or discriminate against independent contractors based on protected characteristics

Holds employers liable for harassment of non-employees (contractors, subcontractors, vendors, consultants) in their workplace when they knew or should have known about the harassment and failed to take corrective action

Creates a "limited employment relationship" for anti-discrimination purposes that does not extend to wage/hour laws, workers' compensation, or unemployment insurance