An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would establish a minimum wage for employees working in airline catering companies in Massachusetts. Currently, these workers are not covered by existing minimum wage laws. The bill aims to ensure these workers receive fair compensation for their labor. It’s being pursued as an emergency measure to address this issue promptly.
Key provisions
- Establishes a minimum wage for airline catering employees.
- Applies to all employees within airline catering companies operating in Massachusetts.
- The bill is being enacted as an emergency measure.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
- The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Airline catering employees
- Workers in Massachusetts
- Employers of airline catering companies
Notable changes
- Currently, airline catering employees are not covered by Massachusetts’ minimum wage laws.
- This bill creates a new category of workers entitled to minimum wage protections.
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