H2182

Relative to an eight hour work day

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2182 mandates an eight-hour workday, ensuring employees receive compensation for hours exceeding eight per day.

Massachusetts H2182 amends existing law to enforce an eight-hour workday, requiring employers to compensate employees for any work exceeding eight hours daily. This change aims to protect workers by ensuring they are fairly compensated for extended workdays. The bill modifies Section 1A of chapter 151 of the General Laws, removing the allowance for longer work hours without additional pay.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

Nov 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5361

Feb 17

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nov 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time