Bill > H2180

This bill aims to consolidate and standardize the definition of "employee" across multiple chapters of Massachusetts law. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 148B of Chapter 149 by expanding the reference from just "chapter 151" to now include "chapters 151 and 152", which suggests an intent to create a more comprehensive and consistent definition. Additionally, the bill amends Section 1 of Chapter 152 by adding language that ensures any reference to an employee in that chapter will have the same meaning as defined in Section 148B of Chapter 149. This change appears designed to reduce potential confusion or inconsistencies in how employees are legally defined across different sections of Massachusetts labor and workforce development statutes, potentially providing greater clarity for employers, workers, and legal professionals regarding employment classification.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2180