Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2124: An Act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2124) of Kevin G. Honan for legislation to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects hospital workers' wages, directly advancing labor rights and compensation standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1360: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights of the state police

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1360) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to state police officers to collectively bargain their employment terms, including pay, hours, and disciplinary procedure. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly enables state police to collectively bargain pay, hours, and discipline, directly advancing workers' collective bargaining rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2131: An Act relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to further regulate workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill regulates workers' compensation benefits for fairness, directly strengthening worker protections and benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2098: An Act codifying organizational standing

By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2098) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier relative to public interest organizations under employment discrimination laws. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCodifies standing for public interest orgs under employment discrimination laws, enabling enforcement of worker protections under Labor & Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2133: An Act relative to workers' compensation

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2133) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the forfeiture of workers' compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents forfeiture of workers' compensation benefits, directly protecting injured workers' access to essential benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2067: An Act waiving the requirement for on call fire fighters to disclose stipends as income

By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2067) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. relative to waiving the requirement for on call fire fighters to disclose stipends as income for unemployment compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentWaives stipend disclosure requirement for on-call firefighters, expanding access to unemployment benefits by removing an income reporting barrier.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1374: An Act relative to mandated use of paid time off for quarantine purposes

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1374) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to mandated use of paid time off for quarantine purposes. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid time off for quarantine, protecting workers' income during required isolation. Expands worker benefits and aligns with labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 2665: An Act to notify employees of an I-9 audit

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2665) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to require employers to notify current employees of an I-9 employment eligibility verification form, or other employment records, within 72 hours of receiving the notice from a government agency. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employers to notify employees of I-9 audits within 72 hours, enhancing transparency and protecting workers' rights in employment verification processes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

H 2085: An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts

This bill (H 2085) aims to help apprentices complete their training programs by creating pathways to finish their required hours and certifications. It directly affects apprentices in Massachusetts who are working toward skilled trades careers and the employers who sponsor their training. The key mechanism involves establishing structured opportunities for apprentices to meet training requirements without disruption. The goal is to strengthen the state's skilled workforce by ensuring more apprentices successfully complete their programs and enter the labor market.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates structured pathways for apprentices to complete training, strengthening workforce development and employment opportunities in skilled trades per its summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2188: An Act relative to bereavement leave

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2188) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Chynah Tyler relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes bereavement leave, expanding worker benefits under employment standards by providing time off for family loss.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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