Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 4067: An Act relative to expanding and modernizing apprenticeships

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4067) of Kip A. Diggs relative to expanding and modernizing apprenticeships. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands apprenticeship programs, enhancing workforce development and job training opportunities for workers under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 6, 2025

H 2143: An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2143) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides employment protections for victims of abusive behavior, advancing worker safety and rights under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2108: An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts

By Representatives González of Springfield and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2108) of Carlos González, Frank A. Moran and others relative to agricultural laborers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes fairness for agricultural laborers, directly protecting workers' rights and addressing employment standards in Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1362: An Act to prohibit mandatory overtime

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits mandatory overtime, protecting workers' rights and workplace safety by preventing forced extended hours without consent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 2104: An Act relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2104) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to wage rates for human services providers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModernizing wage incentives for direct care workforce strengthens healthcare access and stability of human services providers, aligning with healthcare workforce funding goals.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill modernizes incentives for direct care workforce wages, directly addressing wage rates under Labor and Workforce Development, advancing worker compensation in human services sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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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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