Bill > H2045

This bill aims to provide protections for vulnerable employees during public health or safety emergencies. It amends the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit employers from denying reasonable accommodations to "vulnerable employees" (those with serious underlying health conditions, compromised immune systems, or who are members of high-risk populations) during such emergencies and for six months after the emergency ends. Employers must engage in a good-faith interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations, which could include options like work-from-home, social distancing, and modified schedules. The bill also requires employers to provide written notice to employees of these rights and responsibilities.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2045