Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1337: An Act consolidating multiple definitions of employee to prevent misclassification

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1337) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to consolidate multiple definitions of employee. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employee misclassification, protecting workers' rights and benefits by consolidating definitions to ensure proper classification.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1330: An Act relative to a four-day work week pilot program

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Dylan A. Fernandes 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 & EmploymentBill proposes a four-day work week pilot program, advancing worker flexibility and work-life balance under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1357: An Act establishing protections for workers in hot conditions

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Mark C. Montigny and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish protections for workers in hot conditions. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes protections for workers in hot conditions, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1308: An Act securing the application of Massachusetts law to employees of employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts who provide their labor and services remotely

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1308) of Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to the wage law and remote workforce. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSecures Massachusetts wage law application for remote workers, protecting their rights under state labor standards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 10, 2026

S 1355: An Act to establish extreme temperature worker protections

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1355) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish extreme temperature worker protections. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes extreme temperature worker protections, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1307: An Act protecting warehouse workers

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1307) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to protect warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to protect warehouse workers, directly advancing worker safety and rights in labor and employment context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1310: An Act to protect injured workers

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to protect injured workers under Labor and Workforce Development, directly aligning with worker protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workers' Compensation Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1342: An Act relative to railroad workers' earned sick time

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1342) of John F. Keenan for legislation to provide railroad workers' earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides earned sick time for railroad workers, expanding worker benefits and strengthening employment standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1327: An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1327) of Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect labor relations and abolish barriers to organizing rights. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects labor rights and abolishes barriers to organizing, directly advancing workers' collective bargaining rights per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2012: An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes fairness for agricultural laborers, a sector with high immigrant worker presence, protecting labor rights and aligning with immigrant rights support.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title 'establishing fairness for agricultural laborers' directly supports worker protections in labor rights, aligning with key support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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