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Labor & Employment across the country

Every labor & employment bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills

165

last 12 weeks

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United States

118 bills

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159 for 6 against

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

SD 4047: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Timothy Cluett, an employee of the Worcester county sheriff’s office

By Mr. Moore and Mr. Frost of Auburn, a joint petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore and Paul K. Frost for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Timothy Cluett, an employee of the Worcester county sheriff’s office. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 3132: An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers

Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3132).

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 3184: Amendment S.3184

Senate, July 16, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence (House, No. 4767, amended) (being the text of Senate document numbered 3171, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 5551: An Act providing for fairness and equity for Massachusetts Water Resources Authority employees

This bill modifies the rules governing disciplinary actions for Massachusetts Water Resources Authority employees. It changes the standard for firing or punishing staff from "arbitrary, capricious or unreasonable grounds" to the stricter requirement of "just cause." This update ensures that employees can only be disciplined if there is a valid, fair reason for the action, rather than allowing broader interpretations of misconduct. The change directly affects the workforce of the water authority and alters how their employment disputes are handled under state law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SD 4046: Order relative to considering House Bill, No. 4767 during the Senate Session of July 16, 2026

This bill is a procedural order that schedules House Bill 4767 for immediate consideration in the Senate on July 16, 2026. It allows the Senate to vote on a version of the bill that has been amended by the Ways and Means Committee to require health care employers to create workplace violence prevention programs. The order also sets specific rules for how amendments can be made during the debate, permitting changes to the new text and allowing further amendments to those changes. This document does not change the law itself but rather manages the legislative process to ensure the bill is reviewed and voted on at the scheduled time.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 5631: An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer

This bill mandates that health care plans for firefighters in Massachusetts cover specific cancer screenings without charging co-payments or deductibles. It requires these screenings to begin three years after a firefighter starts their job and to be repeated every three years while they are employed. The law specifies that the exams must check for various types of cancer, including lung, colon, and prostate cancer, and applies to firefighters working for the state, cities, towns, and certain military bases. While the bill generally prohibits out-of-pocket costs, it allows for cost-sharing only if federal tax laws require it to maintain the plan's tax-exempt status.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Delaware · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 360: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM.

This Act changes the eligibility for Delaware's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program ("Program") by removing the requirement that an individual be employed for at least 12 months by an employer with respect to whom leave is requested. This change would make eligible for the Program individuals who meet the hours-of-service requirement in less than 12 months.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

signed · California · Senate Aug 24, 2026

SCR 192: Relative to open water lifeguards.

This measure would recognize open water lifeguards as first responders, in acknowledgment of their essential role in emergency response, public safety, and drowning prevention, as provided.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Tags Public Safety

in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

This concurrent resolution formally recognizes the persistent wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men in the United States. It highlights data showing that Black women earn significantly less than their male counterparts and reaffirms Congress's support for existing laws that prohibit pay discrimination based on sex or race. The document does not create new laws or change policy but serves as a symbolic statement to raise awareness about the economic disparities faced by Black women.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

Alma S. Adams (D) · 78 co-sponsors

in committee · United States · House Jul 20, 2026

HR 9792: Employee Ownership Fairness Act of 2026

The Employee Ownership Fairness Act of 2026 modifies tax rules for Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to help workers better manage their retirement savings. Currently, money contributed to ESOPs counts toward annual contribution limits, which can prevent employees from making additional contributions to other retirement accounts or receiving full employer matches. This bill changes those limits so that stock contributions and loan repayments for ESOPs do not count toward the caps, allowing employees to diversify their savings more easily. The changes apply to plan years starting after the law is enacted and affect companies that use ESOPs to provide employee ownership.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits