An Act relative to an eight hour work day
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to establish an eight-hour workday standard across Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that workers receive a minimum of eight hours of work per day, promoting better work-life balance and potentially improving worker well-being. The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee and subsequently received Senate concurrence. A hearing was scheduled to gather feedback on the proposed changes.
Key provisions
- Establishes an eight-hour workday as the standard.
- Requires employers to comply with the eight-hour workday requirement.
- The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- A hearing was scheduled to gather feedback on the proposed changes.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts employers
- Massachusetts workers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new standard for the length of the workday.
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