Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2155: An Act providing for the self-certification of benefits for small businesses

By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2155) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to providing for the self-certification of family or medical leave benefits for small businesses. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables small businesses to self-certify family/medical leave benefits, expanding worker access to benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2144: An Act relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction

By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2144) of William F. MacGregor, Erika Uyterhoeven and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires private construction employers to report employee benefits transparently, enhancing worker awareness of entitlements and protecting rights under labor standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2110: An Act improving the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2110) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareImproves paid family medical leave access, expanding coverage for healthcare-related absences like medical treatment or childbirth.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly improves paid family leave benefits, expanding worker protections and aligning with 'support' indicators for labor rights and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2167: An Act relative to wrongful discharge from employment

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2167) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to wrongful discharge from employment. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses wrongful discharge protections, strengthening worker rights against unfair termination per Labor and Workforce Development committee focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2091: An Act protecting Massachusetts workers

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2091) of David F. DeCoste, Marcus S. Vaughn and Marc T. Lombardo relative to the verification of employment eligibility of employees through the federal employment authorization e-verify program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationMandates use of federal e-Verify for employment verification, requiring state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title explicitly states 'protecting Massachusetts workers' regarding employment verification through e-Verify program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1288: An Act clarifying the prevailing wage law

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1288) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to clarify the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies prevailing wage law, ensuring fair compensation for workers on public projects, aligns with labor protections and workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 2120: An Act clarifying the prevailing wage law

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2120) of Danielle W. Gregoire for legislation to place the inspection, testing and repair of fire protection systems under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends prevailing wage requirements to fire protection system work, ensuring higher wages for these workers under labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2095: An Act relative to non-disclosure agreements relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2095) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to non-disclosure agreements relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits non-disclosure agreements in discrimination, wage non-payment, retaliation, or harassment claims, protecting workers' right to report violations without silencing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1332: An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to clarify the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill clarifies payment process for dismissed employees' wages, directly protecting workers' rights to timely compensation upon termination with no ambiguity in intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4208: An Act relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes damages for wage violations under Massachusetts Wage Act, strengthening employee protections and enforcement against employer non-compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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