Bill > H2140

This bill establishes a special 17-member legislative commission to conduct a comprehensive study on job retention challenges faced by low-income workers in Massachusetts. The commission will include representatives from various state agencies, legislative leaders, labor and business community members, and experts in low-income worker issues. The commission's mandate is to investigate and make recommendations on several key areas, including identifying barriers that prevent low-income workers from finding and maintaining jobs with sustainable wages, exploring strategies to address these barriers, examining existing laws and regulations that impact job retention, developing holistic service approaches, and addressing the "cliff effect" where modest income increases can disqualify workers from critical benefit programs. The commission is authorized to hold public hearings, invite expert testimony, and engage stakeholders through various mechanisms. They are required to file their recommendations, which may include draft legislation or regulations, by March 1, 2027. The goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of and potential solutions to employment challenges faced by low-income workers in the state.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2140