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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1294 194th (Current)

An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Cynthia Stone Creem
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means

This bill prohibits discrimination based on an employee's status as a victim of abusive behavior in the employment context. It requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure employees are able to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and address the situation, while remaining productive in the workplace. It also amends the existing Abusive Behavior Leave Law to be consistent with new definitions. 
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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