Bill > H2023

This bill aims to provide employment protections for contract workers who are victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, or kidnapping. Key provisions include: - Allowing contract workers to take up to 15 days of leave per 12-month period to seek medical attention, counseling, legal assistance, secure housing, attend court proceedings, or address other issues related to the abusive behavior. Employers have discretion to determine if this leave is paid or unpaid. - Requiring employers to keep information about the leave confidential, with some exceptions for safety, legal proceedings, or law enforcement investigations. - Prohibiting employers from discriminating against or terminating contract workers for exercising their rights under this law, and requiring restoration of the worker's original position upon return from leave. - Allowing the Attorney General to enforce the law and seek injunctive relief. - Requiring employers to notify contract workers of their rights and responsibilities under the law. The bill aims to ensure all employees, including contract workers, have protections if they are victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, or kidnapping.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2023