H2161

Ensuring fair and full employee compensation

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2161 ensures fair and full employee compensation by requiring employers to pay wages via check or draft.

Massachusetts H2161 amends Chapter 149, Section 148 to mandate that employers pay wages to employees only by check or draft. This change aims to ensure that employees receive their full compensation without any deductions or charges. The bill targets employers who currently use alternative payment methods, ensuring transparency and fairness in wage payments.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 17, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

Nov 17, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5362

Nov 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing date changed

Nov 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1