Labor & Employment

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 · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1313: An Act encouraging employer integrity in hiring

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1313) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the penalty for employers who knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPenalizes employers falsifying employment/citizenship documents, directly protecting workers' rights in hiring processes under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 3993: An Act relative to promoting fair hiring practices by limiting the use of credit reports in employment decisions

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3993) of Kip A. Diggs relative to hiring practices. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentLimits credit report use in hiring, protecting workers from discriminatory practices and advancing fair employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2895: An Act relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2895) of Jack Patrick Lewis relative to collective bargaining of employment, assignment and promotion for employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates collective bargaining rights for MWRA employees, directly supporting worker representation and negotiation rights per the summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 4067: An Act relative to expanding and modernizing apprenticeships

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4067) of Kip A. Diggs relative to expanding and modernizing apprenticeships. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands apprenticeship programs, enhancing workforce development and job training opportunities for workers under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 6, 2025

H 2143: An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2143) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides employment protections for victims of abusive behavior, advancing worker safety and rights under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2858: An Act relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2858) of Ryan M. Hamilton relative to collective bargaining of employment, assignment and promotion for employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses collective bargaining rights for MWR Authority employees, directly advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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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 2104: An Act relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2104) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to wage rates for human services providers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModernizing wage incentives for direct care workforce strengthens healthcare access and stability of human services providers, aligning with healthcare workforce funding goals.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill modernizes incentives for direct care workforce wages, directly addressing wage rates under Labor and Workforce Development, advancing worker compensation in human services sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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