Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2185: An Act to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2185) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to wages and benefits for employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates fair wages for public higher ed employees, directly advancing wage protections and benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

Track

in committee · Massachusetts · House May 12, 2025

HD 3130: An Act relative to arbitration for teachers

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4117) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to arbitration for teachers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides arbitration process for teacher disputes, strengthening educator protections and workplace rights within school systems.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes arbitration process for teachers' disputes under Labor and Workforce Development, directly supporting worker rights resolution in employment disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2999: An Act relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees

By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2999) of Steven George Xiarhos relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates fair worker representation on purchasing committees, advancing worker voice in decision-making per title and summary.95% confidence

Track

in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2025

HD 4668: An Act relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables employees to seek damages for wage violations under MA Wage Act, strengthening enforcement of worker compensation rights and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1353: An Act relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation benefits to include funeral costs, directly enhancing financial support for families of work-related death victims under labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 2077: An Act requiring certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department

By Representative Chan of Quincy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of Joanie Lawlor for legislation to require certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandating HR departments for certain employers aligns with labor workforce development goals, promoting standardized workplace practices and compliance with labor standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 1, 2025

H 491: An Act including worker-owned businesses in economic development programs

By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Steven Owens and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to include worker-owned businesses in certain economic development programs. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill includes worker-owned businesses in economic development programs, advancing worker ownership models that strengthen labor rights and economic empowerment.90% confidence

Tags Economic Development

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 2112: An Act relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2112) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates increased safety standards for construction workers, directly enhancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2119: An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2119) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to regulating the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulates employer use of credit reports, protecting workers from potential discrimination based on financial history per Labor & Workforce Development committee focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

Track

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

Track