Employees in Massachusetts can take unpaid leave to appear in Probate and Family Court for parental or guardianship matters.
Massachusetts S1378 allows employees to take unpaid leave when necessary to appear in Probate and Family Court for matters related to their parental or guardianship rights and duties. This includes cases such as divorce, paternity, custody, support, parenting time, and modifications or enforcement of such actions. Employees must provide notice to their employer, with the timeframe depending on whether the need for leave is foreseeable. The Attorney General enforces this leave entitlement and can obtain relief for violations.
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