Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 3995: An Act to protect workers from extreme temperatures

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3995) of James J. O'Day and Tara T. Hong relative to heat or cold stress. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects workers from extreme temperatures, advancing workplace safety standards under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1365: An Act to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates fair wages for public higher education employees, directly advancing wage standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1352: An Act amending the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1352) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends definitions to expand coverage under paid family leave, strengthening worker benefits and access to leave protections for contract workers and businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1344: An Act relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires transparency in employee benefits reporting for private construction workers, enhancing access to benefits information and protecting worker rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 2111: An Act amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2111) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to unemployment insurance for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends unemployment insurance to cover workers with fluctuating schedules, expanding access to benefits for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2127: An Act relative to the notification of large job layoffs

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2127) of Daniel J. Hunt for legislation to require certain notices prior to plant closings or layoffs. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires advance notice for large layoffs, protecting workers' rights by providing time to prepare for job loss under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1295: An Act relative to workforce training

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1295) of Brendan P. Crighton and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to promote a workplace free of all forms of unlawful harassment. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to promote harassment-free workplaces, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1324: An Act relative to updating overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (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. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUpdates overtime thresholds to protect middle-class workers, advancing wage protections under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2166: An Act relative to updating overtime salary thresholds and codify definitions to protect the middle class

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2166) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Daniel M. Donahue relative to overtime pay and the salary threshold for overtime exemption. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUpdates overtime salary thresholds to expand eligibility, directly strengthening wage protections for middle-class workers under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1309: An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to establish forthwith a minimum wage for employees of airline catering companies. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage for airline catering workers, directly advancing wage standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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