Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2117: An Act relative to protecting wages of deceased employees

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2117) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to wages of deceased employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects deceased employees' earned wages, advancing worker compensation rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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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 · 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 · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1354: An Act relative to bereavement leave

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1354) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes bereavement leave, expanding worker benefits under Labor and Workforce Development, directly advancing employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 2090: An Act securing the application of Massachusetts law to employees of employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts who provide their labor and services remotely

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2090) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to remote employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures MA labor laws apply to remote employees of MA-based employers, extending wage, safety, and rights protections to remote workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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