North Station

New city law

Adopt Wage Theft Prevention Ordinance in Boston

Last activity August 19, 2026 (about 1 month ago)

  1. Introduced

    January 23, 2026

  2. In committee

    The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.

  3. Council vote

  4. Mayor's desk

  5. In effect

This ordinance would require city vendors and contractors to comply with wage laws, establish enforcement and reporting procedures, and impose potential debarment or wage bonds to deter wage theft. It sets up oversight by the Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections and directs ongoing monitoring, complaints, and public accountability. The measure was introduced January 23, 2026 and referred to Council on January 28, 2026.

Affects low-wage workers, women, minorities, non-citizens, and non-union workers

Filed by Brian Worrell, Henry Santana, Erin Murphy, Ruthzee Louijeune, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Enrique Pepén, Julia Mejia, and Benjamin Jacob Weber

Now with the Committee on Government Operations

About Labor & Workforce and Civil Rights & Immigration

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Official title

Ordinance Preventing Wage Theft in the City of Boston.

Timeline

  1. January 28, 2026

    Referred to

    City Council