An Act relative to railroad workers' earned sick time
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would require Massachusetts-based railroad workers to accrue earned sick time. Currently, railroad workers are not covered by the state’s earned sick time law. This legislation aims to provide these workers with access to paid time off for illness or medical appointments, similar to other employees in the state. The bill seeks to ensure that railroad workers have a basic right to time off for their health and well-being.
Key provisions
- Requires railroad workers in Massachusetts to accrue earned sick time.
- Extends earned sick time protections to employees working for railroad companies.
- Aligns railroad worker sick time benefits with existing state law.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
Who is affected
- Railroad workers in Massachusetts
- Railroad companies operating in Massachusetts
- Employees of private railroad companies
Notable changes
- Currently, railroad workers are exempt from Massachusetts’ earned sick time law.
- This bill would establish a new requirement for sick time accrual.
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