SD 2275 creates a new ESOL for economic mobility coordinator position within Massachusetts' Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The coordinator must develop a statewide strategy to help workers with limited English proficiency (LEP), particularly newly-arrived and underemployed individuals, gain English skills needed for in-demand jobs. Key provisions include a 90-day pilot program to rapidly expand ESOL access, increased state funding (specifically $13 million allocated), and annual reporting on metrics like participants served, job placements, and program growth. The bill requires collaboration with employers, community organizations, and state agencies to align ESOL efforts with workforce needs without diminishing existing programs.
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1347) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Dylan A. Fernandes, Michael D. Brady and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure workplace psychological safety by deeming workplace bullying an unlawful practice. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to fairness in worker’s compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2117) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to wages of deceased employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2165) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2105) of Sean Garballey and Christopher Hendricks relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1301) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to protect an employee's right to rebuttal of personnel records. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2156) of Edward R. Philips relative to providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of Paul R. Feeney, James K. Hawkins, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to wage rates for direct care staff and support employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to nondiscrimination. Labor and Workforce Development.
