Bill > H2182

This bill proposes to modify existing labor law in Massachusetts by changing the provisions related to work hours and overtime compensation. Specifically, the bill amends Section 1A of Chapter 151 of the General Laws to expand overtime requirements. Currently, employees are eligible for overtime pay when working more than 40 hours in a week. The proposed change would now also require overtime compensation for employees working more than 8 hours in a single day. This means that workers would be entitled to additional pay not only when they exceed 40 hours in a workweek, but also when they work more than 8 hours in one day, providing an additional layer of worker protection and compensation for extended work hours. The modification aims to ensure that employees are fairly compensated for longer work periods, whether measured on a daily or weekly basis.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2182