Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2025

HD 4668: An Act relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables employees to seek damages for wage violations under MA Wage Act, strengthening enforcement of worker compensation rights and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1367: An Act to prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1367) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a standard for prevention of heat illness in outdoor public sector workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents heat-related illness in outdoor workers through safety standards, advancing public health protection within labor regulations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes safety standards to prevent heat illness in outdoor public sector workers, directly improving workplace safety protections for laborers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1289: An Act clarifying mandatory overtime protections

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1289) of Nick Collins for legislation to clarify mandatory overtime protections. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill clarifies mandatory overtime protections, directly advancing worker rights in labor/employment context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2108: An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts

By Representatives González of Springfield and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2108) of Carlos González, Frank A. Moran and others relative to agricultural laborers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes fairness for agricultural laborers, directly protecting workers' rights and addressing employment standards in Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1362: An Act to prohibit mandatory overtime

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits mandatory overtime, protecting workers' rights and workplace safety by preventing forced extended hours without consent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 2092: An Act clarifying mandatory overtime protections

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2092) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to mandatory overtime protections in collective bargaining agreements entered into by hospitals and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill clarifies mandatory overtime protections in hospital collective bargaining agreements, directly protecting workers from excessive hours without compensation, aligning with worker rights and collective bargaining support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1321: An Act clarifying the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1321) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to clarify the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects hospital workers' wages, directly supporting medical professionals (a key healthcare workforce component) by ensuring fair compensation, aiding healthcare system stability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects hospital workers' wages through wage act clarification, directly advancing worker pay protections per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1297: An Act clarifying the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1297) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to clarify the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies prevailing wage enforcement to protect AG actions, strengthening worker pay protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4019: An Act to ensure fair compensation for warranty service labor

By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4019) of Shirley B. Arriaga relative to compensation for warranty service labor. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures fair compensation for warranty service labor, directly strengthening wage standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2074: An Act protecting wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card

By Representatives Chan of Quincy and Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2074) of Tackey Chan and Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to protect wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects wages for employees using electronic wage cards, directly advancing worker compensation rights under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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