Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 2092: An Act clarifying mandatory overtime protections

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2092) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to mandatory overtime protections in collective bargaining agreements entered into by hospitals and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill clarifies mandatory overtime protections in hospital collective bargaining agreements, directly protecting workers from excessive hours without compensation, aligning with worker rights and collective bargaining support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 2083: An Act relative to the small necessities leave act

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2083) of Mark J. Cusack relative to family and medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes small necessities leave under family and medical leave, expanding worker benefits and protections within Labor and Workforce Development framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 5, 2026

H 2112: An Act protecting an employee's right to rebuttal of personnel records

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2112) of Kenneth I. Gordon protecting an employee's right to rebuttal of personnel records. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects employee rights by enabling rebuttal of personnel records, strengthening workplace fairness and accountability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1321: An Act clarifying the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1321) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to clarify the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects hospital workers' wages, directly supporting medical professionals (a key healthcare workforce component) by ensuring fair compensation, aiding healthcare system stability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects hospital workers' wages through wage act clarification, directly advancing worker pay protections per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1297: An Act clarifying the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1297) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to clarify the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies prevailing wage enforcement to protect AG actions, strengthening worker pay protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3108: An Act to establish the micro business employee training and workforce development program

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3108) of Carlos González for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax incentives for micro businesses hiring formerly incarcerated individuals, directly providing tax relief to advance workforce development funding through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates tax incentives for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated and transitional benefits recipients, advancing employment opportunities for underserved workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1361: 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 & EmploymentMandates 24 hours paid prenatal leave, expanding worker benefits and protecting maternal health rights in employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1293: Resolve establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1293) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes commission to create paid family/maternity leave for public employees, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1329: An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1329) of Paul R. Feeney, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate utility permits for road excavation based on an agreement of wages and benefits to the laborers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates wage and benefit agreements for laborers in road excavation permits, directly advancing worker compensation standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1346: An Act establishing parking cash-out

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1346) of John F. Keenan, Steven Owens, James K. Hawkins and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish an employee parking cash-out option. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes employee parking cash-out option under Labor and Workforce Development, expanding commuting benefits and flexibility for workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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