News and Announcements

For Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Notice of second public hearing on proposed asbestos regulations: The Removal, Containment, Maintenance or Encapsulation of Asbestos 454 CMR 28.00 

1/26/2021 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Notice of Rescheduled Public Hearing regarding prevailing wage rate classification of Masonry work 

12/18/2020 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Notice of Cancellation of Public Hearing Regarding the Prevailing Wage Classification on Masonry Work 

11/25/2020 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Permits for Holiday Openings: Thanksgiving Day - November 26, 2020 and Christmas Day - December 25, 2020 

9/29/2020 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Notice of Public Hearing regarding Asbestos Regulations rescission of 453 CMR 6.00  

9/25/2020 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Notice of Public Hearing regarding proposed Asbestos Regulations 454 CMR 28.00  

9/25/2020 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Notice of Public Hearing regarding COVID-19 Workplace Safety Regulations 

9/15/2020 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Notice of Public Hearing regarding proposed COVID-19 Workplace Safety Regulations  

8/27/2020 Department of Labor Standards

Press Release

Statewide Approval for Early Openings on Columbus & Veterans Day 2020 

8/17/2020 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

News

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