Bill > H2082

This bill establishes a special 12-member commission to investigate and recommend solutions for improving accountability in labor contracting and subcontracting within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will specifically examine how individuals and entities that hire contractors and subcontractors can be held responsible for workplace law violations, focusing on industries like retail, construction, building services, hospitality, ports, and healthcare. The commission will investigate complex labor arrangements such as multi-tiered supply chains and temporary staffing, with particular attention to potential violations of existing Massachusetts wage laws. The group will include at least 4 representatives from unions and community-based organizations that serve workers in industries with frequent contracting practices, with one of these representatives selected to chair the commission. By December 31, 2026, the commission is required to submit a detailed report to legislative clerks, including the joint committee on labor and workforce development and the committees on ways and means, along with potential draft legislation to implement their recommendations.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2082