S 2809
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to labor and workforce development matters.
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Bill overview
This order authorizes the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development to conduct an investigation and study of relevant Senate documents related to labor and workforce development issues in Massachusetts. Specifically, the committee is tasked with examining petitions and accompanying bills concerning topics such as employer penalties for falsifying documents, youth training wages, worker protection, and a proposed four-day work week pilot program. The committee’s findings will be reported to the Senate Rules Committee.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development to investigate relevant Senate documents.
- Focuses on labor and workforce development matters.
- Includes consideration of petitions and accompanying bills related to various labor issues.
- Specifically references examination of a four-day work week pilot program proposal.
- The committee’s report will be submitted to the Senate Rules Committee.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development agencies
- Employers in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts workers
- The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
- The Senate Rules Committee
Notable changes
- The order directs a comprehensive study of existing legislation and related documents.
- It does not represent a change to existing law itself, but rather a directive for investigation.
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Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
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Order S.2809 194th (Current)
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to labor and workforce development matters.
Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1313) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the penalty for employers who knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1314) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for a legislation relative to a youth training wage; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1315) of Ryan C. Fattman, Marcus S. Vaughn, Bruce E. Tarr and Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to protect Massachusetts workers; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development be authorized to establish a four-day work week pilot program, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2809).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Order S.2809
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S1313, S1314, S1315 and S1330 |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
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