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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2181: An Act to implement a 4 day work week in the Commonwealth

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2181) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to establish a 4 day work week. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes 4-day work week, directly advancing employment standards by reducing weekly hours without pay reduction, improving work-life balance and worker well-being.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 3995: An Act to protect workers from extreme temperatures

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3995) of James J. O'Day and Tara T. Hong relative to heat or cold stress. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects workers from extreme temperatures, advancing workplace safety standards under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 930: An Act to establish comprehensive rights and career advancement for contingent faculty in public higher education

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 930) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish compensation and employment standards for contingent faculty in public higher education. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes compensation and employment standards for contingent faculty in public higher education, directly strengthening educator workforce conditions within higher education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes compensation and employment standards for contingent faculty, directly advancing workplace rights and career advancement in higher education.95% confidence

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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 & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates overtime pay for agricultural laborers, directly strengthening wage protections and workers' rights in labor sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 25, 2025

H 161: An Act to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 161) of Steven Owens for legislation to facilitate labor agreements among the cannabis workforce. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFacilitates labor agreements among cannabis workforce, directly supporting collective bargaining and worker rights in employment context.95% confidence

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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 & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates fair wages for public higher education employees, directly advancing wage standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1352: An Act amending the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1352) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends definitions to expand coverage under paid family leave, strengthening worker benefits and access to leave protections for contract workers and businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1344: An Act relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires transparency in employee benefits reporting for private construction workers, enhancing access to benefits information and protecting worker rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 8, 2025

H 159: An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Michael P. Kushmerek and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to prohibit employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on legal cannabis use, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 2111: An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2111) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to unemployment insurance for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends unemployment insurance to cover workers with fluctuating schedules, expanding access to benefits for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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