Labor & Employment

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

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate May 18, 2026

S 1303: An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark and Vanna Howard for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill advances workforce development through apprenticeship training, directly supporting skilled labor opportunities and employment standards as described in the summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2026

H 2179: An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2179) of Chynah Tyler relative to prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on legal cannabis use, directly protecting workers' rights in the workplace per Labor & Workforce Development focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

Track

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

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 1336: An Act relative to access to Paid Family and Medical Leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1336) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to unemployment insurance for graduate student workers. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides paid family/medical leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers, directly supporting higher education staff and enhancing educational access through improved worker benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends paid family medical leave and unemployment insurance access to graduate student workers, expanding worker benefits and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Unemployment

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 13, 2025

S 1873: An Act relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1873) of Jason M. Lewis and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly establishes collective bargaining rights for public sector employees, directly supporting worker organizing and negotiation rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2145: An Act establishing a minimum wage for employees of airline catering companies

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2145) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to establishing a minimum wage for certain employees of airline catering companies. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage for airline catering employees, directly increasing wages and strengthening worker compensation protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 19, 2026

H 2178: An Act relative to establishing a prevailing wage for security officers

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Chynah Tyler for legislation to establish a prevailing wage for security officers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes prevailing wage for security officers, ensuring fair compensation and strengthening wage protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2118: An Act relative to noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2118) of Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to ban noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans noncompetition agreements, removing barriers to job mobility and protecting workers' rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

H 2126: An Act relative to prevailing wages

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2126) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands prevailing wage coverage to include apprenticeship programs, strengthening worker pay protections under labor law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

Track