Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2165: An Act relative to apprenticeship programs

By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2165) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApprenticeship programs advance workforce development and job skills training, directly supporting employment standards and worker benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2105: An Act creating fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2105) of Sean Garballey and Christopher Hendricks relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits, directly strengthening worker benefit protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 7, 2026

H 3948: An Act to establish comprehensive rights and career advancement for contingent faculty in public higher education

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3948) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish rights and career advancement for contingent faculty in public higher education. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes rights and career advancement for contingent faculty, directly strengthening employment standards and workers' rights in higher education.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 1786: An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1786) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to benefits of employees who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides benefits for emergency/hazardous job employees, expanding worker protections and benefits per summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1301: An Act protecting an employee's right to rebuttal of personnel records

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1301) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to protect an employee's right to rebuttal of personnel records. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects employees' right to rebut personnel records, advancing workers' rights in labor context per Labor and Workforce Development focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2156: An Act providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared public health state of emergency

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2156) of Edward R. Philips relative to providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides hazard pay and protection for essential workers during emergencies, directly advancing wage and safety protections for laborers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1325: An Act relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of Paul R. Feeney, James K. Hawkins, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to wage rates for direct care staff and support employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAddresses wage rates for direct care staff, modernizing incentives to support workforce compensation, aligning with labor protection and wage advancement indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1299: An Act strengthening nondiscrimination policies

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to nondiscrimination. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly strengthens nondiscrimination policies in Labor and Workforce Development, directly advancing workers' rights protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1341: An Act relative to the Department of Unemployment Assistance Advisory Council

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1341) of Patricia D. Jehlen relative to the Department of Unemployment Assistance Advisory Council. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes Advisory Council for Unemployment Assistance under Labor and Workforce Development, enhancing program oversight to support workers' benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1986: Resolutions providing for the ratification of the child labor amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America

By Representative Sangiolo of Newton (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 1986) of Alexander Jablon for the adoption of resolutions providing for the ratification of the child labor amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRatifying the child labor amendment strengthens protections for minor workers, directly advancing labor rights and workplace safety standards for vulnerable employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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