Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 21, 2025

SD 3091: An Act to notify employees of an I-9 audit

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis 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, enhancing transparency and protecting workers' employment rights through timely awareness of verification processes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1958: An Act establishing the micro business employee training and workforce development program

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax incentive program for micro businesses, providing tax relief as fiscal policy tool to fund workforce development.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill incentivizes hiring formerly incarcerated individuals, directly reducing recidivism through workforce integration and rehabilitation support.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax incentives for hiring formerly incarcerated and transitional benefits recipients directly expands employment opportunities, aligning with labor & employment support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2109: An Act amending the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the definitions of covered business entities and covered contract workers under paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends paid family leave definitions to expand coverage for more workers, increasing access to healthcare-related leave benefits under Massachusetts law.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends definitions to expand covered workers under paid family leave law, including contract workers, thereby protecting more employees' benefits and rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1358: An Act relative to apprenticeship programs

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1358) of Michael O. Moore, Brian W. Murray, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to apprenticeship programs in trades. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes apprenticeship programs under Labor and Workforce Development, advancing workforce training and employment pathways for workers in trades.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1286: An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1286) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to regulate the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulating employer use of credit reports protects workers from potential discrimination based on financial history, advancing labor rights as defined in the topic description.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 16, 2026

H 2101: An Act to enforce laws protecting worksite safety

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2101) of Michael J. Finn for legislation to enforce laws protecting worksite safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly enforces worksite safety laws, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety standards per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 2162: An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates compliance with prevailing wage laws, protecting workers' pay rates on public projects by ensuring fair compensation standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1318: An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1318) of Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates compliance with prevailing wage laws, ensuring fair compensation for workers on public projects, directly protecting labor rights and wages.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 18, 2026

S 1303: An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark and Vanna Howard for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill advances workforce development through apprenticeship training, directly supporting skilled labor opportunities and employment standards as described in the summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2026

H 2179: An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2179) of Chynah Tyler relative to prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on legal cannabis use, directly protecting workers' rights in the workplace per Labor & Workforce Development focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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