Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1327: An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1327) of Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect labor relations and abolish barriers to organizing rights. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects labor rights and abolishes barriers to organizing, directly advancing workers' collective bargaining rights per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2114: An Act relative to defense against abusive waivers

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2114) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employment contracts from waiving workers' rights/remedies, directly protecting labor rights under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 4449: An Act relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations

H 4449 requires government contractors and subcontractors working on projects over $100,000 to disclose recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations within the past two years, including whether hazards were corrected. It applies to all companies bidding on state contracts, their subsidiaries, and applicants for trench excavation permits, mandating written disclosure of serious, willful, or repeat violations of federal workplace safety laws. Contractors must update this information every six months and provide evidence that safety hazards were fixed. Government agencies must review these disclosures when evaluating bids and can refer unresolved violations to safety authorities. The bill does not change OSHA enforcement but adds transparency requirements for state contracting and permitting.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates disclosure of OSHA violations by contractors, requiring transparency on safety hazards and corrections, directly enhancing workplace safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2103: An Act protecting warehouse workers

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of Sean Garballey and Simon Cataldo relative to warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title explicitly states 'protecting warehouse workers,' aligning with worker protection indicators under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2012: An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes fairness for agricultural laborers, a sector with high immigrant worker presence, protecting labor rights and aligning with immigrant rights support.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title 'establishing fairness for agricultural laborers' directly supports worker protections in labor rights, aligning with key support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1296: An Act protecting the right to time off for voting

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to protect the right to time off for voting. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects workers' right to time off for voting, advancing labor rights by ensuring electoral participation without workplace penalty.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1315: An Act protecting Massachusetts workers

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1315) of Ryan C. Fattman, Marcus S. Vaughn, Bruce E. Tarr and Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to protect Massachusetts workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title and summary explicitly state 'protecting Massachusetts workers' under Labor and Workforce Development, directly aligning with worker protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1334: An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to amend the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends unemployment insurance to cover workers with fluctuating schedules, expanding benefits and protecting rights for vulnerable workers in irregular employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2136: An Act to preserve employer autonomy

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2136) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to employers under paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill preserves employer autonomy regarding paid family medical leave, potentially restricting employer-provided healthcare-related benefits and access.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill title 'preserve employer autonomy' in paid family leave context implies reducing employer obligations, weakening worker benefits like paid leave.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1333: An Act requiring an annual report on the labor market needs of the Commonwealth

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1333) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to require an annual report on the labor market needs of the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires annual labor market report under Labor and Workforce Development, enabling data-driven policy decisions to address workforce needs and support employment standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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