H 2128
An Act relative to commissioned employees
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the compensation of commissioned employees in Massachusetts. It aims to clarify and potentially standardize how these employees are paid, focusing on ensuring fair and transparent practices. The bill seeks to establish clearer guidelines regarding commission structures and payment schedules. It’s intended to provide greater clarity and potentially protect the rights of commissioned workers.
Key provisions
- Requires employers to provide clear and written commission agreements to commissioned employees.
- Establishes guidelines for calculating commissions based on sales or other performance metrics.
- Addresses potential issues related to commission payments, such as delays or inconsistencies.
- May include provisions regarding the payment of commissions upon termination of employment.
- Potentially clarifies the definition of a ‘commissioned employee’ for the purposes of state law.
Who is affected
- Commissioned employees
- Employers who utilize commissioned salesforces
- Massachusetts residents employed as commissioned salespersons
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize commission practices across Massachusetts.
- It may require employers to provide more detailed information about commission structures.
- Could establish a framework for resolving disputes related to commission payments.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
Todd M. Smola
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Bill H.2128 194th (Current)
An Act relative to commissioned employees
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2128) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to compensation of certain employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2128
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5361 |
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