Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives

A new law recently signed by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick mandates that public and private employers with 50 or more employees grant up to 15 days of unpaid leave in any 12-month period if the employee or a covered family member of the employee is a victim of abusive behavior.  The bill was signed into law on August 8 and became effective immediately.  Covered employers are required to notify employees of their rights and responsibilities under the law.