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Senate gives 1st OK to domestic violence bill

Measure provides for work leave

By Colleen Quinn

 |  State House News Service  

  January 10, 2012

Domestic violence victims would be guaranteed leave from their jobs under legislation that received initial approval in Senate Monday and has the backing of two major employer groups. The law would require Massachusetts employers with more than 50 employees to give up to 15 days of leave in any 12-month period to someone suffering from domestic violence abuse. Immediate family members of victims would also be eligible for leave. The bill does not mandate the leave be paid.

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