H2164

Relative to institutions of higher education

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2164 amends wage payment laws to include nonprofit institutions of higher education.

Massachusetts H2164 amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to include employees of nonprofit institutions of higher education in the definition of those engaged in agricultural work. It also grants immunity to such institutions from civil liability for claims alleging wage payment violations, effective from July 1, 2024.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 16, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

May 7

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5370 (under House Rule 27)

Apr 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

Apr 10, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order