Labor & Employment

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3203: An Act relative to sexual harassment

This bill prohibits sexual harassment by "professional investors" (such as banks, venture capital firms, or financial institutions) in business transactions within Massachusetts. It makes it unlawful to make sexual advances or requests for sexual favors as a condition for investment deals, or when such conduct creates a hostile work environment affecting business relationships. Individuals or businesses harmed by these violations can sue for damages, including attorney fees, and the Attorney General can also enforce the law. The bill specifically targets harassment in financial transactions, not general workplace harassment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits sexual harassment by professional investors creating hostile work environments, enabling lawsuits for damages - directly protects workers' rights and workplace safety under employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2295: An Act relative to firefighter retirement benefits

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1860) of Paul R. Feeney, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands cancer presumption for firefighters, presuming work-related illness and securing benefits, directly advancing workplace safety and worker benefits.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 996: An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes loan repayment grants for primary care workforce at community health centers, directly strengthening provider access and expanding care capacity per Health Care Financing focus.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides loan repayment grants for primary care workforce development at community health centers, directly supporting healthcare workers' employment stability and retention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 62: An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1786) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to benefits of employees who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides benefits for Commonwealth employees in hazardous environments, advancing workplace safety and worker benefits per Labor & Employment topic indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2297: An Act relative to access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to allow for graduate student workers to have access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides paid leave and unemployment insurance to graduate student workers in higher education, strengthening workforce stability and well-being within the higher education sector.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid medical leave access for workers, improving healthcare access by reducing financial barriers to medical care.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly extends paid family/medical leave and unemployment insurance to graduate student workers, expanding their employment benefits and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Unemployment

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2522: An Act relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2112) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases construction safety standards, directly advancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2009: An Act promoting an adjunct bill of rights

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 940) of Paul W. Mark, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the working conditions and benefits of part-time and adjunct faculty at public institutions of higher education Commonwealth. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to improve working conditions and benefits for part-time adjunct faculty at public colleges, directly advancing labor rights for this workforce group.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1953: An Act relative to providing fairness and equity in the retirement benefits of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, sewer departments, sewer districts, water and sewer departments and districts, and wastewater facilities

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to providing fairness and equity in the retirement benefits of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, sewer departments, sewer districts, water and sewer departments and districts, and wastewater facilities. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to provide fairness in retirement benefits for public sector employees, advancing employment standards by protecting a core worker benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1423: An Act relative to the SMART plan

This bill modifies Massachusetts' deferred compensation program for state employees and government agencies. It establishes an automatic enrollment feature for new state employees hired on or after June 1, 2022 (and new employees of other government bodies hired after June 1, 2024), requiring no prior employee authorization. Key provisions include automatic annual salary deferral increases unless opted out, a 90-day window to discontinue participation, and requirements for default investment options. The change exempts automatic enrollment from standard payroll deduction authorization rules under the Massachusetts Wage Act. It directly affects all new state and local government employees participating in deferred compensation programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAutomatic enrollment in deferred compensation expands retirement benefits for state employees, advancing worker financial security under Labor & Employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 785: An Act providing fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1911) of John C. Velis for legislation to provide fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides death benefits for public employees injured/deceased on duty, expanding worker benefits and protections under employment standards.95% confidence

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