Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1335: An Act relative to defense against abusive waivers

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1335) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to defend against abusive waivers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers from abusive waivers that may undermine labor rights and safety protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 2068: An Act to protect the collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees

By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2068) of David Biele relative to collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to protect collective bargaining rights for administrative employees, directly advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2096: An Act relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2096) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates disclosure of workplace safety violations, strengthening worker protections and transparency in safety compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2141: An Act relative to employee definition harmonization

By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2141) of Jay D. Livingstone and Tram T. Nguyen relative to employment under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHarmonizes employee definition for unemployment insurance eligibility, ensuring consistent access to benefits and strengthening administrative support for workers under labor programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2181: An Act to implement a 4 day work week in the Commonwealth

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2181) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to establish a 4 day work week. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes 4-day work week, directly advancing employment standards by reducing weekly hours without pay reduction, improving work-life balance and worker well-being.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 3995: An Act to protect workers from extreme temperatures

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3995) of James J. O'Day and Tara T. Hong relative to heat or cold stress. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects workers from extreme temperatures, advancing workplace safety standards under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1365: An Act to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates fair wages for public higher education employees, directly advancing wage standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1352: An Act amending the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1352) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends definitions to expand coverage under paid family leave, strengthening worker benefits and access to leave protections for contract workers and businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1344: An Act relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires transparency in employee benefits reporting for private construction workers, enhancing access to benefits information and protecting worker rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 2111: An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2111) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to unemployment insurance for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends unemployment insurance to cover workers with fluctuating schedules, expanding access to benefits for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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