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Domestic Violence Leave
State: Massachusetts
Subject: Domestic Violence and the Workplace, Job-Protected Leave
Bill: H. 1764/S. 853
Sponsor: Stanley (D)/Creem (D)
Bill introduced and referred to Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: 01/22/2013
Summary: Requires employers with 50 or more employees to allow a worker who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or whose family member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, to take up to 15 days of leave, with or without pay, to deal with medical, legal or other needs resulting from the abuse. The worker shall exhaust all other forms of accrued leave prior to requesting leave granted by this act, unless the employer waives this requirement. Advance notice of intent to take leave is required except in cases where there is a "threat of imminent danger."
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