Labor & Employment (Labor Standards) in Massachusetts

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1511: An Act to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3356: An Act establishing protections and accountability for DNC workers, consumers, and communities

This bill reclassifies app-based delivery workers (like food or package couriers for companies such as DoorDash) as employees for wage purposes, requiring delivery network companies to pay them at least the state minimum wage for all "working time" (including both assigned delivery tasks and standby time). Companies must calculate wages to ensure workers earn the minimum wage on average for their first 40 hours per week, with an option to pay 150% of minimum wage for assigned time only if workers control their schedule. The bill mandates detailed payroll reporting for companies, including breakdowns of assigned time, standby time, and wages, and requires quarterly publication of aggregated data on pay and hours. It directly affects app-based delivery workers and the companies that employ them across Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Minimum Wage

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3991: An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance

HD 3991 requires utility contractors performing street excavations (like for gas, electricity, or cable work) to pay prevailing wages as defined by Massachusetts labor standards. It mandates that contractors submit wage agreements before permits are issued and maintain detailed payroll records showing hours worked, occupations, and wage rates for all workers. This applies to projects requiring permits from state, municipal, or utility authorities, directly affecting utility companies and their contractors. The bill enforces these requirements through existing labor laws (Chapter 149, Sections 26-27F) and connects to permit issuance procedures under Chapter 30.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1369: An Act relative to nonprofit institutions of higher education

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1369) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to nonprofit institutions of higher education and payment of wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 2011: An Act relative to overtime pay for agricultural laborers

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2011) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to overtime pay for agricultural laborers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1365: An Act to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1324: An Act relative to updating overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (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. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2166: An Act relative to updating overtime salary thresholds and codify definitions to protect the middle class

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Daniel M. Donahue relative to overtime pay and the salary threshold for overtime exemption. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1309: An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to establish forthwith a minimum wage for employees of airline catering companies. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3107: An Act relative to overtime pay for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts

By Representatives González of Springfield and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3107) of Carlos González, Frank A. Moran and others relative to taxation of and overtime pay for agricultural laborers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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