Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 2175: An Act relative to a youth training wage

By Representatives Soter of Bellingham and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2175) of Michael J. Soter, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentEstablishes a youth training wage below standard minimum wage, reducing wage protections for young workers per 'oppose' indicators of reduced wages.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1341: An Act relative to the Department of Unemployment Assistance Advisory Council

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1341) of Patricia D. Jehlen relative to the Department of Unemployment Assistance Advisory Council. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes Advisory Council for Unemployment Assistance under Labor and Workforce Development, enhancing program oversight to support workers' benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1354: An Act relative to bereavement leave

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1354) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes bereavement leave, expanding worker benefits under Labor and Workforce Development, directly advancing employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 2090: An Act securing the application of Massachusetts law to employees of employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts who provide their labor and services remotely

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2090) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to remote employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures MA labor laws apply to remote employees of MA-based employers, extending wage, safety, and rights protections to remote workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 72: An Act establishing the Workforce Recovery Commission

SD 72 establishes a 19-member Workforce Recovery Commission to address evolving workforce needs in the Commonwealth. The commission, chaired by the Labor Secretary, will develop strategies for workforce retention and support, focusing on economic prosperity, inclusion, diversity, and equity amid post-pandemic shifts and factors like technology, demographics, and employer skill demands. Its membership includes specific representation from small, mid-sized, and large employers; community colleges and vocational schools; labor unions; human resources experts; regional workforce boards; and an economist. The commission must meet at least three times annually, with its first meeting occurring within 90 days of the bill's passage. This bill directly affects state workforce planning systems and the entities represented on the commission.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes commission to develop workforce strategies focusing on inclusion, diversity, and equity - directly advancing employment standards and worker support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Workforce Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1121: An Act to make data on workforce development outcomes public and accessible

This bill requires Massachusetts workforce development agencies to publicly share data on program outcomes, including participant demographics, training details, and employment results. It creates a standardized process for agencies to request and disclose this data within 30 business days, with clear guidelines published online. The law mandates quarterly reporting of wage data to evaluate program effectiveness while protecting individual privacy under state and federal law. A task force must also develop data-sharing improvements by 2026, aiming to connect workforce, education, and employment data systems. The primary direct beneficiaries are workforce boards, state agencies, and the public seeking transparent program performance metrics.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires public data on workforce program outcomes (including wages/employment) to evaluate effectiveness, enabling transparency for worker outcomes and program accountability under Labor & Employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 768: An Act ensuring the fair treatment of military service members and veterans

SD 768 creates a new "Veteran Employment and Reemployment Rights Division" within the Executive Office of Veterans Services to help veterans and service members resolve workplace disputes after military service. The division will have intake officers, investigators, and mediators to address violations of federal (USERRA) and state laws regarding job reemployment rights. If mediation fails, cases are referred to the Attorney General for further action. This bill directly affects veterans/service members facing employment issues and employers who may violate reemployment protections under federal and state law.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates division to enforce veterans' reemployment rights under USERRA, directly protecting employment standards and workers' rights upon military service return.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates new division to resolve veterans' workplace disputes under USERRA, directly supporting reemployment rights and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development National Guard & Reserve Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1975: An Act establishing paid prenatal leave

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1361) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish paid prenatal leave program that would require employers to give employees twenty-four hours of paid prenatal leave during a fifty-two-week calendar. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes paid prenatal leave, directly expanding worker benefits and protecting prenatal care access under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2408: An Act relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires prevailing wage for specific labor categories, directly advancing fair compensation standards for workers in waste, moving, and transport sectors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2423: An Act relative to wage theft and due process

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to wage theft and due process. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill targets wage theft, directly protecting workers' right to earned compensation and strengthening enforcement mechanisms under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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