Senate, August 10, 2026 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1355) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish extreme temperature worker protections; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Mark C. Montigny and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish protections for workers in hot conditions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3240).
Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3132).
This report updates the Massachusetts legislature on the progress of implementing recommendations made by the Personal Care Attendant Working Group to improve the state's home care program. The document details specific actions already taken and outlines future steps to enforce overtime limits, address fraud, and reduce administrative paperwork for eligible participants. It also provides financial data on cost savings, project the program's growth rate, and explains how the state is meeting established cost containment targets. The report serves as a formal record of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services' efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Personal Care Attendant program.
This bill directs the Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development committee to investigate three related petitions concerning employee rights and employer practices. The committee must study issues including non-disclosure agreements in discrimination claims, employer disclosure of immigration status to hide wage violations, and damages for wage act violations. The bill requires the committee to submit its findings and any proposed legislation by December 31, 2026. This is a procedural measure that authorizes an official study rather than enacting new laws directly.
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Committee to investigate eight related bills concerning employment, unemployment assistance, and workplace safety. The committee will study issues including e-verify employment verification, paid family leave, hazard pay for essential workers, the structure of the Employment Relations Board, unemployment fraud prevention, online benefits portal improvements, and job site safety regulations. The committee must complete its investigation and submit findings with legislative recommendations by December 31, 2026. This procedural measure does not enact new laws but directs a study to inform potential future legislation.
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (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, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2838).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to wage theft and due process, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2843).
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1305) of Lydia Edwards, Michael D. Brady, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to establish protections and accountability for Delivery Network Company workers, consumers, and communities. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2081) of Manny Cruz relative to minimum gratuity while dining. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2071) of Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to time and a half wages. Labor and Workforce Development.
