Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4069: An Act relative to the department of unemployment assistance

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4069) of Andres X. Vargas relative to the Department of Unemployment Assistance. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses Department of Unemployment Assistance under Labor and Workforce Development, directly supporting worker benefits and program effectiveness per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 35: An Act fostering artificial intelligence responsibility

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Michael D. Brady for legislation to promote employee physical and mental health and wellbeing by limiting the use of electronic monitoring tools. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill limits electronic monitoring to promote employee physical/mental health, directly protecting workers' wellbeing under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill limits electronic monitoring tools to protect employee privacy, aligning with data privacy protections as a key indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 254: An Act to replace stolen benefits

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 254) of Sally P. Kerans and others for legislation to replace stolen transitional assistance financial assistance program benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores stolen transitional assistance benefits, directly supporting workers' access to unemployment and financial aid programs under labor/employment policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2947: An Act recategorizing DMH, DPH, and DDS police

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2947) of David Allen Robertson relative to the retirement group for public safety officers, police officers or public safety officials of the Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health or Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill adjusts retirement classification for public safety officers in DMH/DPH/DDS, enhancing employment benefits for specific worker group.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1317: An Act relative to suicide prevention signage at construction site workplaces

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1317) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to suicide prevention signage at construction site workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates suicide prevention signage at construction sites, directly enhancing workplace safety for workers under Labor and Workforce Development jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2125: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators

By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2125) of Vanna Howard and others relative to paid family and medical leave for educators. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid medical leave for educators, enabling access to healthcare services during illness, aligning with improved patient access indicators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid family and medical leave to educators, expanding worker benefits and strengthening employment standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 2190: An Act relative to sexual harassment workplace training

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2190) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to employer policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employer training to prevent sexual harassment, strengthening workplace safety and worker protections under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 25, 2025

H 4537: An Act relative to sexual harassment

H 4537, titled "An Act relative to sexual harassment," prohibits professional investors (such as banks, venture capital firms, and financial institutions) from engaging in sexual harassment during business investment transactions in Massachusetts. The law bans making sexual advances or requests for sexual favors as a condition for business deals or creating hostile work environments that interfere with employment. Individuals harmed by such conduct, or businesses that employed them as agents during the incident, may sue for damages including punitive awards, and the Attorney General can enforce the law. Claims must be filed within three years of the last incident. The bill specifically targets harassment tied to investment decisions, not general workplace harassment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits sexual harassment in business transactions, protecting workers' rights and workplace safety under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 2885: An Act relative to public safety dispatchers

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2885) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to retirement benefits for public safety dispatchers. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides retirement benefits for public safety dispatchers, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2869: An Act to amend retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2869) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to include certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement benefits for specific public employees, a form of employment benefit inclusion80% confidence

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