moving ma towards 4-day work week

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 12, 2025

State Rep. Shirley Arriaga Moving MA Towards Four-Day Work Week

BOSTON, MA – State Representative Shirley Arriaga of Chicopee is looking to implement a 4-day work week in Massachusetts that will initially take place in the form of a pilot program.

The bill, currently referred to as H.2065, will establish the Massachusetts Smart Work Week Pilot Program. This program will provide businesses with guidance on implementing a four-day work week and tax incentives to encourage participation.

Bill H.2065 ensures that the Pilot Program will run for a minimum of two years, collecting interview, survey, and financial data from participating businesses to determine whether or not the program is successful.

“We’re doing this because the families in Massachusetts, the families in this country, have so much on their plate. We’re working more than we’re living, and this bill is going to address that” said Representative Arriaga.

The four-day work week has been linked to positive impacts on mental health, quality of work, and business operations. Several other countries have already implemented this system, such as Australia, Sweden, South Africa, and Brazil.

Bill H.2065 was heard by the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development on June 10th, with recommendations from the committee to be released on July 12th. Representative Arriaga urges anyone who supports this bill to contact their representatives to encourage them to cosponsor.

Please contact Representative Arriaga’s office with any questions at (617) 722-2305 or Shirley.Arriaga@mahouse.gov.