Labor & Employment (Paid Leave)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2089: An Act ensuring life insurance coverage while taking Paid Family and Medical Leave

HD 2089 amends existing law to require employers to maintain employees' life insurance coverage during periods of Paid Family and Medical Leave, just as health insurance coverage is currently maintained. This directly affects workers who take qualifying leave and their employers who provide life insurance benefits. The bill adds the specific phrase "and life insurance benefits" to the relevant section of the law, ensuring life insurance coverage continues uninterrupted while employees are on leave. It makes no new provisions but extends an existing requirement for health insurance to include life insurance. The change applies to all employers covered under the current Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employers to maintain life insurance during leave, protecting worker benefits continuity as health insurance is currently maintained.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2797: An Act relative to bereavement leave

HD 2797 expands bereavement leave rights for employees in Massachusetts. It adds a new provision allowing covered workers to take up to 8 weeks of family leave (with 2 weeks of weekly benefits) within a benefit year to cope with the death of a family member, including attending funerals, making arrangements, or grieving. The bill specifies that leave under this provision can be taken intermittently, requires employees to provide documentation like an obituary or death certificate for certification, and prevents employers from forcing multiple concurrent leave periods for multiple family deaths in one year. This directly affects employees who need time off for family bereavement, not just immediate family.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands bereavement leave rights with 8 weeks of leave and 2 weeks of benefits, directly strengthening worker protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Professional Licensing

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1537: An Act relative to railroad workers earned sick time

This bill requires private railroad companies and their contractors, as well as MassDOT's rail and transit division (which operates commuter rail), to provide earned sick leave under the same standards as other Massachusetts workers. Specifically, it mandates compliance with Chapter 149, Section 148c of the General Laws, which sets minimum sick leave requirements. The law directly affects railroad workers employed by these entities, ensuring they receive paid sick time for health needs. It extends existing state sick leave protections to workers in the railroad sector who were previously excluded. The key mechanism is applying the established Chapter 149 rules to these specific employers without creating new requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid sick leave for railroad workers under same standards as other MA workers, expanding existing benefits and protecting worker rights per Chapter 149, Section 148c.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1339: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides paid family and medical leave to educators, directly supporting teacher retention and well-being, a core aspect of education workforce stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid family/medical leave for educators, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1378: An Act relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1378) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides employee leave for probate/family court appearances, protecting job security during legal matters per Labor Committee focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave 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 · 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 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 Dec 22, 2025

H 2109: An Act amending the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the definitions of covered business entities and covered contract workers under paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends paid family leave definitions to expand coverage for more workers, increasing access to healthcare-related leave benefits under Massachusetts law.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends definitions to expand covered workers under paid family leave law, including contract workers, thereby protecting more employees' benefits and rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 25, 2026

H 1336: An Act relative to access to Paid Family and Medical Leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1336) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to unemployment insurance for graduate student workers. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides paid family/medical leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers, directly supporting higher education staff and enhancing educational access through improved worker benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends paid family medical leave and unemployment insurance access to graduate student workers, expanding worker benefits and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Unemployment

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