Massachusetts H2364 provides safeguards for home healthcare workers, including paid leave and safety training.

Massachusetts H2364 introduces measures to protect home healthcare workers, including nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. The bill mandates that home healthcare employers provide up to seven days of paid leave for workers who are victims of assault or assault and battery in the line of duty. Employers must also conduct safety assessments before services are provided, offer annual workplace safety training, and equip workers with communication devices.

Massachusetts H2364 provides safeguards for home healthcare workers, including paid leave and safety training.

Massachusetts H2364 introduces measures to protect home healthcare workers, including nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. The bill mandates that home healthcare employers provide up to seven days of paid leave for workers who are victims of assault or assault and battery in the line of duty. Employers must also conduct safety assessments before services are provided, offer annual workplace safety training, and equip workers with communication devices.