Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 4291: An Act relative to the prevailing wage in the town of Chatham

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4291) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to exempting the town of Chatham from the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts Chatham from prevailing wage law, weakening worker pay protections on public projects per Labor and Workforce Development context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1314: An Act relative to a youth training wage

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1314) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for a legislation relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentEstablishes lower wage rate for youth workers, reducing minimum wage protections for this demographic per standard labor policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Workforce Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4070: An Act relative to special state police officers

HD 4070 allows the state police colonel to appoint retired uniformed state police officers as "special state police officers" under specific conditions. To qualify, retired officers must have an honorable discharge, meet the colonel’s suitability standards, and obtain certification from the police training commission. These appointed officers serve as at-will employees for one-year terms (renewable at the colonel’s discretion), without civil service protections or benefits, but are treated as department members for certain purposes like liability coverage under Chapter 258. The bill directly affects retired state police personnel seeking temporary reemployment in active duty roles.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentCreates at-will positions without civil service protections or benefits, weakening worker protections for special state police officers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 2175: An Act relative to a youth training wage

By Representatives Soter of Bellingham and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2175) of Michael J. Soter, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentEstablishes a youth training wage below standard minimum wage, reducing wage protections for young workers per 'oppose' indicators of reduced wages.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1373: An Act providing a safe harbor for contractors of services

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1373) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide a safe harbor for contractors of services. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentSafe harbor for contractors typically enables employer classification of workers as independent contractors, weakening worker protections and reducing access to labor rights like minimum wage and benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1375: An Act to preserve employer autonomy

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1375) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to preserve employer autonomy relative to employee leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentPreserves employer autonomy on employee leave, weakening mandatory benefits and reducing worker protections related to leave policies.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2148: An Act relative to a public health prevailing wage exemption

By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2148) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to public health prevailing wage exemptions. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts public health workers from prevailing wage requirements, potentially reducing wages below standard rates and weakening labor protections.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2136: An Act to preserve employer autonomy

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2136) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to employers under paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill preserves employer autonomy regarding paid family medical leave, potentially restricting employer-provided healthcare-related benefits and access.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill title 'preserve employer autonomy' in paid family leave context implies reducing employer obligations, weakening worker benefits like paid leave.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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