An Act modernizing workforce opportunities for older workers

HD 3530 creates Massachusetts' Age-Friendly Employer Certification program, targeting employers who support workers aged 55 and older. To qualify, employers must offer remote/hybrid work, flexible schedules, job-sharing, and equal hiring practices. Certified employers receive tax credits: up to $2,500 annually per eligible worker, with additional credits for caregiver accommodations, training programs, and extended health benefits for workers 55+. The program aims to encourage hiring and retention of older workers through financial incentives, administered by state labor and health agencies, effective January 1, 2026.