Senator Proposes Voluntary Four‑Day Workweek Pilot to Study Productivity and Well‑Being

Jun 10, 2025

Senator Dylan Fernandez asked the committee to back a voluntary pilot program to test four‑day workweeks in Massachusetts, citing research showing productivity gains and improved worker well‑being in other pilots and countries.

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Senator Dylan Fernandez urged the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development to consider a voluntary, research‑driven pilot of four‑day workweeks in Massachusetts, saying evidence from other pilots shows benefits for employees and employers.

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