H2090
An Act securing the application of Massachusetts law to employees of employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts who provide their labor and services remotely
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that Massachusetts employment laws apply to employees who work remotely for companies based or operating within Massachusetts. Currently, it’s unclear whether these remote workers are fully covered by Massachusetts regulations. The bill seeks to clarify and strengthen protections for these employees, covering areas like wage and hour laws, worker’s compensation, and unemployment benefits. It establishes that Massachusetts law governs the employment relationship regardless of where the work is performed.
Key provisions
- Applies Massachusetts employment law to remote employees.
- Defines ‘employer’ to include companies incorporated or operating in Massachusetts.
- Extends protections to remote workers regardless of their physical location.
- Clarifies the scope of Massachusetts labor regulations for remote work arrangements.
Who is affected
- Employees of Massachusetts-based companies
- Employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts residents working remotely for Massachusetts companies
Notable changes
- Addresses the legal uncertainty surrounding remote work and Massachusetts law.
- Potentially expands the reach of Massachusetts labor protections to a wider group of workers.
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.2090 194th (Current)
An Act securing the application of Massachusetts law to employees of employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts who provide their labor and services remotely
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2090) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to remote employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2090
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/29/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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