S 1342
An Act relative to railroad workers' earned sick time
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Bill overview
This bill would require Massachusetts-based railroad workers to accrue earned sick time. Currently, railroad workers are not covered by state earned sick time laws. This legislation aims to provide these workers with access to paid time off for illness or medical appointments, similar to other employees in the state.
Key provisions
- Requires railroad workers in Massachusetts to earn sick time.
- Establishes a minimum accrual rate for earned sick time.
- Ensures that railroad workers can use accrued sick time for illness or medical appointments.
- Applies to employees of railroad companies operating within the state.
Who is affected
- Railroad workers in Massachusetts
- Railroad companies operating in Massachusetts
- Employees of private railroad companies
Notable changes
- This bill would extend earned sick time protections to a previously excluded group of workers.
- It aligns Massachusetts law with those of many other states that have earned sick time mandates.
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Primary sponsor
John F. Keenan
Cosponsor
John F. Keenan
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Bill S.1342 194th (Current)
An Act relative to railroad workers' earned sick time
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1342) of John F. Keenan for legislation to provide railroad workers' earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: John F. Keenan Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1342
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/22/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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