Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1308: 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 Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1308) of Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to the wage law and remote workforce. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSecures Massachusetts wage law application for remote workers, protecting their rights under state labor standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3209: An Act modernizing workforce opportunities for older workers

By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3209) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to workforce opportunities for older workers and the establishment of a tax credit for certain age-friendly employers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for age-friendly employers, providing tax relief to incentivize hiring older workers, directly impacting tax policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credit for age-friendly employers directly advances workforce opportunities for older workers, strengthening employment standards per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1355: An Act to establish extreme temperature worker protections

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1355) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish extreme temperature worker protections. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes extreme temperature worker protections, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1307: An Act protecting warehouse workers

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1307) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to protect warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to protect warehouse workers, directly advancing worker safety and rights in labor and employment context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 464: An Act to strengthen the state home care program workforce

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Julian Cyr, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens home care workforce via labor peace agreements, directly advancing healthcare service delivery and provider stability in home care programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires labor peace agreements to protect collective bargaining rights, advancing worker organizing and workplace rights in home care sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 877: An Act to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 877) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRaises minimum wage for healthcare workers, improving workforce stability and care quality under Health Care Financing subject.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to increase minimum wage for care workers, directly advancing wage standards in Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1310: An Act to protect injured workers

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to protect injured workers under Labor and Workforce Development, directly aligning with worker protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workers' Compensation Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1311: An Act uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard and James K. Hawkins for legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly secures right to strike for public employees, directly strengthening collective bargaining rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1342: An Act relative to railroad workers' earned sick time

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1342) of John F. Keenan for legislation to provide railroad workers' earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides earned sick time for railroad workers, expanding worker benefits and strengthening employment standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1331: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights of Massachusetts employees

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Michael D. Brady for legislation to support collective bargaining rights for Massachusetts employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly supports collective bargaining rights for Massachusetts employees, a core labor right advancing worker representation and collective negotiation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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