Bill > H4566

This bill aims to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees, including contract workers, in the Commonwealth. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing contract workers who are victims of "abusive behavior" (including domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and kidnapping) to take up to 15 days of leave from work in a 12-month period to seek medical attention, counseling, legal assistance, secure housing, or attend legal proceedings related to the abusive behavior. 2. Requiring employers to keep information related to the leave confidential and prohibiting discrimination or retaliation against contract workers for exercising their rights under this law. 3. Allowing employers to request documentation from the contract worker to verify the need for leave, but prohibiting the requirement of evidence of arrest or conviction. 4. Authorizing the Attorney General to enforce the law and seek injunctive or equitable relief. 5. Requiring employers to notify contract workers of their rights and responsibilities under this law. The bill aims to extend critical protections to all employees, including contract workers, who are victims of domestic violence and related forms of abuse.