News and Announcements

For Department of Labor Standards

News

Extension of License Expirations Per Governor’s Orders 

5/12/2020 Department of Labor Standards

News

04-27-20 Agricultural Overtime Letter Final 

4/27/2020 Department of Labor Standards

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Governor Baker issued an emergency order extending certain professional licenses, permits, and registrations issued by Commonwealth agencies 

3/30/2020 Department of Labor Standards

News

1-16-20 Drawbridge Operator Opinion Letter FINAL 

3/06/2020 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

AG Healey Issues New Report on Efforts to Protect the Public From Asbestos Exposure 

11/25/2019 Office of Attorney General Maura Healey

Report Highlights Office’s Work with Communities to Improve Asbestos Safety and Enforcement in Massachusetts

News

Attention homeowners, are you thinking of having your roof done? 

8/12/2019 Department of Labor Standards

News

OSHA Safety for Public Sector Highlights of Updated Law M.G.L. c149 §6 ½ 

3/21/2018 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Learn more about the hazards of lead 

10/23/2017 Department of Labor Standards

Learn more about the hazards of lead

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New law: Domestic workers Bill of Rights  

9/27/2017 Department of Labor Standards

New law: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights