Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1306: An Act to protect the collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1306) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to protect the collective bargaining rights of certain management classification series employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects collective bargaining rights for administrative employees, directly advancing labor rights under workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1323: An Act relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1323) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates disclosure of workplace safety violations, strengthening worker protections and transparency in safety compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1356: An Act relative to fair hiring practices

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to fair hiring practices. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes fair hiring practices, directly advancing workers' rights in employment through Labor and Workforce Development committee focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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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 18, 2025

S 1287: An Act relative to bereavement leave

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to ensure bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures bereavement leave, expanding worker benefits under employment standards per Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1350: An Act for a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET)

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1350) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET). Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates a Bridge Employment Training Program under Labor and Workforce Development, directly advancing workforce skills and employment opportunities through training.95% confidence

Sub-Topics 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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