H 2141
An Act relative to employee definition harmonization
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Bill overview
This bill aims to standardize the definition of ‘employee’ used in Massachusetts’ unemployment insurance program. Currently, the definition may be unclear and inconsistent, potentially impacting eligibility for benefits. The bill seeks to clarify and harmonize this definition to ensure consistent application of unemployment insurance rules across the state. This clarification is intended to improve the program’s fairness and efficiency.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the definition of ‘employee’ for unemployment insurance purposes.
- Addresses inconsistencies in the existing definition.
- Aims to improve the clarity and accessibility of unemployment insurance rules.
- Potentially streamlines the eligibility process for unemployment benefits.
Who is affected
- Unemployed workers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Unemployment Assistance (UAA) program
- Employers in Massachusetts
- The Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Notable changes
- The bill proposes a revised definition of ‘employee’ that could impact eligibility criteria.
- It seeks to align the definition with other state and federal regulations.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Jay D. Livingstone
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Margaret R. Scarsdale
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Bill H.2141 194th (Current)
An Act relative to employee definition harmonization
By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2141) of Jay D. Livingstone and Tram T. Nguyen relative to employment under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Jay D. Livingstone , Tram T. Nguyen Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2141
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/4/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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