Consolidates definitions of employee to prevent misclassification.

Aims to consolidate and standardize the definition of "employee" across different chapters of Massachusetts state law. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 148B of Chapter 149 by expanding its reference to include not just Chapter 151, but also Chapter 152, which relates to workers' compensation. Additionally, the bill amends Section 1 of Chapter 152 by adding a provision that explicitly states that any reference to an "employee" in this chapter should have the same meaning as defined in Section 148B of Chapter 149. This change is designed to create more consistency in how workers are classified across different legal contexts, potentially helping to prevent misclassification of workers and ensuring that workers receive appropriate protections and benefits under Massachusetts law. By aligning definitions across different legal chapters, the bill seeks to reduce ambiguity and provide a more uniform interpretation of who qualifies as an employee.

Pending Committee action.

02/27/2025 Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.