Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 2838: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Labor and Workforce Development to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to overtime salary thresholds.

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of Paul R. Feeney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to update overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2838).

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes study of legislation to update overtime thresholds and protect middle-class workers, advancing wage standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 2839: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Labor and Workforce Development to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to a bridge employment training program.

The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1350) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET), report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2839).

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes committee to study bridge employment training program, indicating proactive support for workforce development initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 2843: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Labor and Workforce Development to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to wage theft and due process.

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to wage theft and due process, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2843).

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill authorizes committee to investigate wage theft, directly addressing workers' rights and fair compensation protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1305: An Act establishing protections and accountability for Delivery Network Company workers, consumers, and communities

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1305) of Lydia Edwards, Michael D. Brady, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to establish protections and accountability for Delivery Network Company workers, consumers, and communities. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly establishes protections for Delivery Network Company workers, advancing labor rights and accountability per title/summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2081: An Act relative to minimum gratuity while dining

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2081) of Manny Cruz relative to minimum gratuity while dining. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates minimum tip amounts for servers, directly protecting income from tips as part of labor rights in dining industry.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2071: An Act relative to time and a half wages

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2071) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to time and a half wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates time and a half wages for overtime, directly strengthening worker compensation protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4545: An Act relative to PFML for bone marrow and organ donation

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands PFML coverage to include organ/bone marrow donation, enhancing access to medical leave for critical health procedures.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid family and medical leave to cover bone marrow/organ donation, increasing worker benefits and protections under Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2069: An Act regarding trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters

By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2069) of David Biele relative to the wages of trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses wages for specific worker groups (trash collectors, movers, bus transporters) under Labor and Workforce Development, directly advancing worker compensation standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1363: An Act relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1363) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates prevailing wage standards for specific worker groups (trash/recycling collectors, movers, bus transporters), directly advancing fair compensation and protecting workers' wage rights in labor employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2082: An Act relative to contractor accountability

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2082) of Mark J. Cusack for an investigation by a special commission relative to accountability in labor and services provided by contractors and subcontractors in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates commission to investigate contractor accountability in labor services, aiming to protect workers' rights through oversight in workforce development context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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