Bill > S1016

This bill aims to clarify and amend the existing "earned sick time" law in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Defining a "child" as no older than 18 years old. 2. Revising the definition of "earned paid sick time" to specify the compensation rate and that it is not subject to overtime or time and a half rates. 3. Defining "commission-based" and "seasonal" employees, and establishing a "break in service" policy for rehired employees. 4. Allowing employers to require employees to use sick time in 4 or 8 hour increments, up to a maximum of 40 hours per year. 5. Exempting certain employees from the total employee count for determining the applicability of the law. 6. Allowing employers to require documentation from a medical professional for absences and withhold holiday pay in certain circumstances. 7. Providing an affirmative defense for employers who terminate employees with a documented pattern of not complying with certification requirements. 8. Requiring outreach and education efforts, as well as regular reporting on the costs and resources dedicated to the law's implementation and enforcement.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1016