Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2142: An Act requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2142) of Jay D. Livingstone and Michael D. Brady relative to requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workplace violence prevention programs for human service employers, directly enhancing worker safety protections under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 2116: An Act relative to anti-retaliation protections for public employees

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2116) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to anti-retaliation protections for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides anti-retaliation protections for public employees, directly advancing workers' rights by preventing punishment for reporting issues.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

HD 4324: An Act relative to PFML for bone marrow and organ donation

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands paid leave coverage to include bone marrow/organ donation, enhancing access to critical healthcare services within PFML program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands PFML coverage to include bone marrow/organ donation, strengthening worker benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1367: An Act to prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1367) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a standard for prevention of heat illness in outdoor public sector workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents heat-related illness in outdoor workers through safety standards, advancing public health protection within labor regulations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes safety standards to prevent heat illness in outdoor public sector workers, directly improving workplace safety protections for laborers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1351: An Act improving the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1351) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves paid family medical leave law, expanding access to healthcare by allowing time off for medical needs without income loss, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly improves paid family medical leave law, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development, directly advancing employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1368: An Act relative to collective bargaining dues

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses collective bargaining dues, directly supporting union operations and workers' collective bargaining rights under Labor and Workforce Development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1373: An Act providing a safe harbor for contractors of services

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1373) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide a safe harbor for contractors of services. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentSafe harbor for contractors typically enables employer classification of workers as independent contractors, weakening worker protections and reducing access to labor rights like minimum wage and benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1289: An Act clarifying mandatory overtime protections

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1289) of Nick Collins for legislation to clarify mandatory overtime protections. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill clarifies mandatory overtime protections, directly advancing worker rights in labor/employment context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1313: An Act encouraging employer integrity in hiring

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1313) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the penalty for employers who knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPenalizes employers falsifying employment/citizenship documents, directly protecting workers' rights in hiring processes under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 3993: An Act relative to promoting fair hiring practices by limiting the use of credit reports in employment decisions

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3993) of Kip A. Diggs relative to hiring practices. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLimits credit report use in hiring, protecting workers from discriminatory practices and advancing fair employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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