Domestic Violence Leave Policy

Domestic Violence Leave

All employees are required to acknowledge receipt of the Town of Amherst Domestic Violence
Leave Policy, adopted pursuant to the Massachusetts Domestic Violence Leave Act, G.L. c. 149, §52E.  This law describes the rights and eligibility for leave for victims of domestic violence and the responsibilities of employers including those related to notification requirements and confidentiality. Questions should be directed to the Human Resources Department.

Related Massachusetts Law:  G.L. c 149; section 52E provides that employers must notify each employee of his or her rights under the law.
 
 
Step 1-
Read the Town of Amherst Domestic Violence Leave Policy
Read the Town of Amherst Domestic Violence Leave Policy 2015 
   

Step 2-
Acknowledgement Receipt of the Policy
Use the online form to submit your acknowledgement of receipt of the policy.