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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1334: An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1334) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to amend the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends unemployment insurance to cover workers with fluctuating schedules, expanding benefits and protecting rights for vulnerable workers in irregular employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1333: An Act requiring an annual report on the labor market needs of the Commonwealth

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1333) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to require an annual report on the labor market needs of the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires annual labor market report under Labor and Workforce Development, enabling data-driven policy decisions to address workforce needs and support employment standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2139: An Act relative to railroad workers earned sick time

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2139) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to railroad workers earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes earned sick time for railroad workers, expanding paid leave benefits and protecting worker health rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2088: An Act to restore collective bargaining for teachers and other school employees

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2088) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to collective bargaining for teachers and other school employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestores collective bargaining for teachers, directly strengthening educator rights and working conditions per education policy focus on teacher support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores collective bargaining for school employees, directly strengthening workers' rights to negotiate collectively per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2160: An Act relative to the confidentiality of communications of information of labor organizations

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2160) of David Allen Robertson relative to the confidentiality of communications of information of labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects labor organization communication confidentiality, strengthening collective bargaining rights and worker organizing efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2084: An Act for a minimum hourly health improvement wage

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2084) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to establishing minimum hourly health improvement wage. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a minimum hourly health improvement wage, directly increasing worker compensation and aligning with wage protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2076: An Act to provide collective bargaining rights to employees of the mosquito control projects and mosquito control districts

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2076) of Tackey Chan and David Holway for legislation to provide collective bargaining rights to employees of the mosquito control projects and mosquito control districts. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly grants collective bargaining rights to mosquito control employees, directly advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 1078: An Act protecting employee free speech

This Massachusetts bill (S 1078) protects employees' free speech rights by prohibiting employers from disciplining or firing workers for exercising First Amendment rights related to political or religious matters. It specifically covers activities like discussing elections, joining political or religious groups, or refusing to attend employer meetings promoting religious/political views - unless the speech disrupts work. Employers must still follow legal requirements and job-related communications, and religious organizations are exempt under certain conditions. The law allows affected employees to seek damages, lost wages, and legal fees if their rights are violated.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects employees' free speech rights from employer retaliation, advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 1148: An Act relative to the fair treatment of employees

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1148) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the fair treatment of employees. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTitle 'fair treatment of employees' aligns with worker protection indicators; no specific details contradict this inference.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1300: An Act preventing wage theft, promoting employer accountability, and enhancing public enforcement

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1300) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Mark C. Montigny, Michael D. Brady, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents wage theft and enhances enforcement, directly protecting workers' rights and promoting employer accountability in labor practices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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