Bill > S1023

This bill aims to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees, including contract workers, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 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, or address other issues related to the abusive behavior. 2. Requiring employers to keep information related to the contract worker's leave confidential, with limited exceptions. 3. Prohibiting employers from discriminating or taking negative action against contract workers for exercising their rights under this law. 4. Empowering the Attorney General to enforce the law and seek injunctive or other equitable relief. 5. Requiring employers to notify contract workers of their rights and responsibilities under this law. This bill aims to extend domestic violence victims' protections to all employees, including those who may not be considered traditional "employees" under the law, in order to provide comprehensive support and safeguards for those facing abusive situations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1023