Labor & Employment (Paid Leave)

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 2070: An Act establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2070) of Natalie M. Blais for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to paid family and medical leave for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes commission to investigate paid family medical leave for public employees, advancing worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2064: An Act relative to bereavement leave for the loss of a child

This bill (H 2064) would require employers in Massachusetts to provide eligible employees with paid or unpaid leave following the death of a child. It directly affects workers who experience the loss of a child, expanding existing bereavement leave policies beyond immediate family members like spouses or parents. The key provision mandates that employers grant this specific leave, though the exact duration and pay structure are not detailed in the abstract. The bill is filed under the Labor and Workforce Development committee, indicating it aims to update workplace protections for grieving employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands bereavement leave to cover child loss, enhancing worker benefits and rights beyond current policies, directly advancing employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2974: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to educators and municipal employees

HD 2974 provides paid family and medical leave for educators employed by school districts or education collaboratives, and for municipal employees who choose to adopt the program. The bill requires the state (Commonwealth) to cover the employer's share of the cost for these groups by paying into a leave trust fund, rather than requiring local school districts or municipalities to fund it themselves. It also ensures that employees on leave maintain their health insurance coverage and accrue benefits like vacation time and seniority. This applies specifically to covered educators and municipal employees who opt into the program under the bill's provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesState covers employer costs via trust fund, increasing state budget expenditure for employee benefits instead of local funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides paid leave for educators, ensuring job security and benefits, directly supporting teacher welfare and retention in K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures employees maintain health insurance coverage during leave, directly protecting access to healthcare services as part of the benefit structure.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid family/medical leave for educators/municipal employees with state-funded coverage, maintaining health benefits and accrual - directly expands worker benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 288: An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth

HD 288 creates new leave protections for contract workers (e.g., staffing agency employees) who are victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, or kidnapping. It allows up to 15 days of unpaid leave per year for purposes like seeking medical care, legal help, court appearances, or securing housing related to the abuse. Employers must permit this leave but can decide if it’s paid, require documentation (such as a protective order or sworn statement from a professional), and must keep all related information confidential. The bill specifically excludes regular employees (covered under existing law) and requires contract workers to use other available leave first before taking this leave.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides leave for crime victims to access courts/legal aid, directly supporting victim engagement in criminal justice system per topic definition.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides leave for medical care related to domestic violence, improving access to healthcare services for victims.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly permits leave to secure housing for domestic violence victims, directly supporting housing access for vulnerable populations during crises.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates new leave protections for domestic violence victims, advancing worker safety and rights for vulnerable employees including contract workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime Gig Economy Labor Standards Paid Leave

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2139: An Act relative to railroad workers earned sick time

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2139) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to railroad workers earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes earned sick time for railroad workers, expanding paid leave benefits and protecting worker health rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2079: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to educators and municipal employees

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2079) of Mike Connolly and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to provide paid family and medical leave benefits for educators and municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid medical leave for employees, enabling access to healthcare without income loss, directly supporting healthcare access indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides paid family and medical leave benefits for educators and municipal employees, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2189: An Act relative to bereavement leave

This bill (H 2189) seeks to establish a standard for bereavement leave for employees in Massachusetts. It would require employers to provide paid or unpaid leave for employees experiencing the death of a family member, though the specific duration and eligibility criteria are not detailed in the provided abstract. The bill directly affects workers and employers across the state by creating a statutory framework for this type of leave. The abstract indicates it is filed under the Labor and Workforce Development committee, but the full provisions, such as leave length or covered family members, are not specified in the context provided.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer-provided bereavement leave, expanding worker benefits and protecting rights during family loss.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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