An Act relative to a livable wage for human services workers
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to establish a minimum wage for human services workers in Massachusetts. It aims to ensure that these essential workers, who often provide care to vulnerable populations, receive a wage that allows them to meet their basic needs and live with dignity. The bill proposes a specific livable wage amount, intended to address low pay and improve the financial stability of these workers and their families. It builds upon previous attempts to establish fair wages for similar professions.
Key provisions
- Establishes a minimum wage for human services workers.
- Defines ‘human services worker’ for the purposes of the bill.
- Specifies the proposed livable wage amount.
- Includes provisions for annual adjustments to the wage based on inflation.
- Addresses potential exemptions for certain types of human services work.
- Requires employers to comply with the new wage requirements.
- Creates a process for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance.
- Provides for a review of the wage every three years.
Who is affected
- Human services workers
- Employers in the human services sector
- Workers providing care to children, families, and persons with disabilities
- Massachusetts residents
- The human services industry
Notable changes
- This bill represents a new attempt to mandate a livable wage for human services workers in Massachusetts.
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