An Act allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees
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Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to extend minimum wage protections to employees working in airline catering companies in Massachusetts. Currently, these workers are not covered under existing minimum wage laws. The bill seeks to classify airline catering employees as ‘covered employees,’ ensuring they receive the same wage protections as other workers in the state. It is driven by a petition to establish a minimum wage for this specific sector.
Key provisions
- Classifies airline catering employees as ‘covered employees’ under Massachusetts minimum wage laws.
- Aims to establish a minimum wage for employees in airline catering companies.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
- The bill was subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- The bill was subject to a hearing scheduled for October 8, 2025.
- An emergency preamble was included, declaring the need for immediate action.
- The bill is similar to other legislation focused on establishing livable wages for human services workers.
- The bill was initially introduced as a petition.
Who is affected
- Airline catering employees in Massachusetts
- Workers in the airline catering industry
- Massachusetts residents
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