Bill > S1312

This bill expands protections for domestic violence victims by modifying existing labor laws to include contract workers, in addition to traditional employees. Specifically, the bill adds two new definitions to the legal code: "client employer" (defined as a business entity that obtains workers from a third party, such as a staffing agency) and "contract worker" (defined as an individual performing services for a client employer but not considered a direct employee). The key change is that now client employers must permit both employees and contract workers to take time off, use leave, or implement safety measures related to domestic violence. This modification ensures that workers who are not traditional full-time employees—such as temporary, contracted, or staffing agency workers—receive the same domestic violence-related workplace protections as standard employees. By broadening the scope of who is protected, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive support for individuals experiencing domestic violence, regardless of their employment classification.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1312