An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior

This bill amends Massachusetts employment laws to provide specific protections for individuals experiencing or who have experienced abusive behavior. It directly affects employers and employees by defining "abusive behavior" to include domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, kidnapping, and various forms of psychological or emotional abuse such as isolation, financial control, and intimidation. The legislation expands the definition of who counts as a family member to include current and former partners, people with whom one shares a child, and those in guardianship relationships, ensuring these individuals are covered under existing workplace anti-discrimination and leave provisions.