Common use of Employee Leave for Victims of Abuse Clause in Contracts

Employee Leave for Victims of Abuse. The employer must provide up to 15 working days of paid leave, without loss of leave to which the employee is otherwise entitled and without loss of credit for time or service, to allow the employee to seek or obtain aid for themselves or a family member as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or kidnapping, including but not limited to: medical attention, counseling, victim services or legal assistance; secure housing; obtain a protective order from a court; appear in court or before a grand jury; meet with a district attorney or other law enforcement official; or attend child custody proceedings or address other issues directly related to the abusive behavior against the employee or family member of the employee. All leaves granted under this Section shall be done in accordance with Chapter 149, Section 52E of the Massachusetts General Laws. Human Resources may require documentation as per Section IV.B. of “An Advisory from the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division Concerning M.G.L C.149, s52E Employment Leave for Victims and Family Members of Abuse.”

Employee Leave for Victims of Abuse. The employer must provide up to 15 fifteen (15) working days of paid leave, without loss of leave to which the employee is otherwise entitled and without loss of credit for time or service, to allow the employee to seek or obtain aid for themselves or a family member as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or kidnapping, including but not limited to: medical attention, counseling, victim services or legal assistance; secure housing; obtain a protective order from a court; appear in court or before a grand jury; meet with a district attorney or other law enforcement official; or attend child custody proceedings or address other issues directly related to the abusive behavior against the employee or family member of the employee. All leaves granted under this Section shall be done in accordance with Chapter 149, Section 52E of the Massachusetts General Laws. Human Resources may require documentation as per Section IV.B. of “An Advisory from the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division Concerning M.G.L C.149, s52E s. 52E Employment Leave for Victims and Family Members of Abuse.”

Employee Leave for Victims of Abuse. The employer must provide up to 15 working days of paid leave, without loss of leave to which the employee is otherwise entitled and without loss of credit for time or service, to allow the employee to seek or obtain aid for themselves or a family member as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or kidnapping, including but not limited to: medical attention, counseling, victim services or legal assistance; secure housing; obtain a protective order from a court; appear in court or before a grand jury; meet with a district attorney or other law enforcement official; or attend child custody proceedings or address other issues directly related to the abusive behavior against the employee or family member of the employee. All leaves granted under this Section shall be done in accordance with Chapter 149, Section 52E of the Massachusetts General Laws. Human Resources may require documentation as per Section IV.B. of “An Advisory from the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division Concerning M.G.L C.149, s52E s. 52E Employment Leave for Victims and Family Members of Abuse.”