Labor & Employment (Paid Leave)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4125: An Act relative to a universal sick leave bank policy

This bill (HD 4125) creates a standardized sick leave bank system for state employees in Massachusetts. It requires state agencies to establish rules allowing employees to donate unused sick leave, which can then be accessed by colleagues facing non-work-related illness. Key rules include verifying no prior sick leave abuse, requiring proof of the employee’s own illness (not family), and mandating employees use all other accrued leave first. Unused leave in the bank reverts to the donor by December 31, with a maximum cap of 25 days per employee, without overriding existing union agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates standardized sick leave bank for state employees, allowing donation of unused leave for colleagues' non-work illness, expanding access to sick leave benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2158: An Act relative to employee leave of absence to appear in the Probate and Family Court

By Representative Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2158) of Adrianne Pusateri Ramos relative to leaves of absence of employees to appear before the Probate and Family Court. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides employee leave for Probate Court appearances, protecting workers' rights to address family legal matters without job loss under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

HD 4324: An Act relative to PFML for bone marrow and organ donation

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands paid leave coverage to include bone marrow/organ donation, enhancing access to critical healthcare services within PFML program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands PFML coverage to include bone marrow/organ donation, strengthening worker benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1351: An Act improving the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1351) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves paid family medical leave law, expanding access to healthcare by allowing time off for medical needs without income loss, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly improves paid family medical leave law, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development, directly advancing employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 2083: An Act relative to the small necessities leave act

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2083) of Mark J. Cusack relative to family and medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes small necessities leave under family and medical leave, expanding worker benefits and protections within Labor and Workforce Development framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1361: An Act establishing paid prenatal leave

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1361) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish paid prenatal leave program that would require employers to give employees twenty-four hours of paid prenatal leave during a fifty-two-week calendar. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 24 hours paid prenatal leave, expanding worker benefits and protecting maternal health rights in employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1293: Resolve establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1293) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes commission to create paid family/maternity leave for public employees, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2106: An Act relative to bereavement leave

H 2106 would amend the state's family and medical leave law to add bereavement leave as a qualifying reason for taking time off work. This change would allow eligible employees to take leave when a family member (such as a spouse, child, parent, or sibling) dies, covering time for funeral arrangements or personal grieving. The bill expands the existing law - which already provides leave for medical and family care needs - to specifically include bereavement. It directly affects employees covered under the state's leave program, typically those working for employers with 50 or more staff.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands family leave to include bereavement, granting workers time off for family member death. Directly increases worker benefits and protects rights under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 363: An Act promoting infant friendly workplaces

This bill creates a voluntary "Infant-Friendly Workplace Program" in Massachusetts, allowing parents or legal guardians to bring infants aged 6 weeks to 6 months to work while performing job duties. Eligible employers (those receiving state/federal childcare grants) must establish safe spaces, provide training, set reasonable participation limits, and comply with child immunization rules. Employers can use state grants for equipment, private nursing areas, or hiring domestic workers to support childcare during work hours, and qualify for tax incentives. The program requires annual reporting on participation and outcomes, aiming to improve parent retention without replacing existing Paid Family and Medical Leave.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates immunization compliance and safe spaces for infants, supporting public health aspects of healthcare through workplace accommodations.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates safe workplace accommodations for parents, advancing employment standards and workplace safety for caregivers through voluntary program requirements and state grant support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1000: An Act relative to bereavement leave

This bill establishes a state-mandated bereavement leave policy in Massachusetts. It requires most employers to allow employees up to 10 business days of leave within a 12-month period following the death of a covered family member (including children, parents, spouses, siblings, or partners in a substantive dating relationship living with the employee) to handle funeral arrangements, attend services, or grieve. Employers must permit the leave but decide whether it is paid or unpaid, and employees must request leave within 30 days of learning of the death. The law exempts employers with fewer than 10 employees in the Commonwealth and takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 10 days bereavement leave for covered family deaths, expanding employee benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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