Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 4291: An Act relative to the prevailing wage in the town of Chatham

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4291) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to exempting the town of Chatham from the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts Chatham from prevailing wage law, weakening worker pay protections on public projects per Labor and Workforce Development context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 2163: An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2163) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies wage payment process for dismissed employees, ensuring timely compensation and protecting workers' rights under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 2115: An Act clarifying the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the statute of limitations for certain prevailing wage act actions. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies statute of limitations for prevailing wage enforcement, strengthening worker protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 1, 2025

H 3983: An Act relative to establishing a workforce training trust fund for emerging technologies

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3983) of Kip A. Diggs for legislation to establish a workforce training trust fund for emerging technologies. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes a trust fund for workforce training in emerging technologies, directly advancing worker skills and employment opportunities in growing sectors.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes trust fund for workforce training in emerging technologies, directly funding tech workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1314: An Act relative to a youth training wage

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1314) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for a legislation relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentEstablishes lower wage rate for youth workers, reducing minimum wage protections for this demographic per standard labor policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1302: An Act to correct non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1302) of Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCorrects non-fault unemployment overpayments, ensuring workers receive proper benefits without penalty, directly protecting unemployment insurance rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1291: An Act relative to workplace psychological safety

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1291) of Nick Collins for legislation to implement workplace bullying regulations that include fines for violations. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentImplements anti-bullying regulations with fines, directly strengthening workplace psychological safety and workers' rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1347: An Act relative to workplace psychological safety

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1347) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Dylan A. Fernandes, Michael D. Brady and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure workplace psychological safety by deeming workplace bullying an unlawful practice. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDeems workplace bullying unlawful, directly protecting workers' rights and improving psychological safety in the workplace.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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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 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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