Bill > S1166

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" (defined to include 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 court proceedings related to the abuse. 2. Prohibiting employers from taking negative action against contract workers for taking such leave, and requiring employers to keep information related to the leave confidential. 3. Allowing employers to require documentation of the abusive behavior, but not evidence of arrest or conviction. 4. Granting the Attorney General the authority 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. The bill aims to extend domestic violence victim protections to contract workers, who may not be considered employees under existing laws, in order to ensure comprehensive coverage and support for all workers in the Commonwealth.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1166