Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

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 & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUpdates overtime thresholds to protect middle-class workers, advancing wage protections under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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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 & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUpdates overtime salary thresholds to expand eligibility, directly strengthening wage protections for middle-class workers under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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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 & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage for airline catering workers, directly advancing wage standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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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 & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates overtime pay for agricultural laborers, strengthening wage protections for a vulnerable workforce in Massachusetts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1810: An Act protecting honest employers by creating construction private attorney general actions

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1810) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to creating construction wage theft private attorney general actions. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates private attorney general actions for construction wage theft, enabling workers to recover unpaid wages and strengthening enforcement of wage laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1332: An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to clarify the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill clarifies payment process for dismissed employees' wages, directly protecting workers' rights to timely compensation upon termination with no ambiguity in intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4208: 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 establishes damages for wage violations under Massachusetts Wage Act, strengthening employee protections and enforcement against employer non-compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 21, 2025

SD 3091: An Act to notify employees of an I-9 audit

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to require employers to notify current employees of an I-9 employment eligibility verification form, or other employment records, within 72 hours of receiving the notice from a government agency. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employers to notify employees of I-9 audits, enhancing transparency and protecting workers' employment rights through timely awareness of verification processes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1318: An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1318) of Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates compliance with prevailing wage laws, ensuring fair compensation for workers on public projects, directly protecting labor rights and wages.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 2065: An Act relative to a four-day work week pilot program

By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Shirley B. Arriaga that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development be authorized to establish a four-day work week pilot program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProposes four-day work week pilot, expanding employee benefits and work-life balance under labor standards, directly advancing employment flexibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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