An Act relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow employees in Massachusetts to request unpaid leave from work to appear in probate and family court. It aims to support individuals who need to attend court proceedings related to estate matters, family law issues, or other legal matters involving the court system. The bill seeks to balance an employee’s need to participate in legal proceedings with their job responsibilities. It provides a framework for requesting and granting such leave.
Key provisions
- Employees can request unpaid leave to attend probate and family court hearings.
- Employers are required to consider requests for leave to appear in court.
- The leave request must be made in advance whenever possible.
- The leave duration should be reasonable and limited to the time needed for the court appearance.
- Employers are not required to pay employees during the leave period.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Probate and Family Court
- Individuals involved in probate and family court proceedings
Notable changes
- Establishes a process for employees to request unpaid leave for court appearances.
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