An Act relative to a universal sick leave bank policy
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes establishing a universal sick leave bank policy for state agencies in Massachusetts. The policy would require state agencies to contribute to a fund that employees could access for paid sick time. This would provide employees with greater flexibility and security regarding their ability to take time off for illness or medical appointments without fear of lost wages. The bill aims to improve employee well-being and reduce financial hardship related to illness.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to contribute to a universal sick leave bank.
- Allows employees of state agencies to access paid sick time from the bank.
- Specifies the funding mechanism for the sick leave bank.
- Outlines eligibility requirements for accessing sick leave.
- Establishes guidelines for managing the sick leave bank.
- Defines ‘sick leave’ for the purposes of the policy.
- Requires the Department of Administrative Services to administer the program.
- Mandates reporting requirements for state agencies regarding participation and usage.
Who is affected
- State government employees
- Massachusetts state agencies
- Taxpayers (through agency funding)
Notable changes
- Creates a new system for providing sick leave to state employees.
- Potentially shifts the cost of sick leave from individual agencies to a statewide fund.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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