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Legal Information: Massachusetts

Workplace Protections

Updated: 
December 14, 2023

Who is protected under this law?

Under Massachusetts state law, you may be protected if:

  • you or your family member are a victim of abuse;1 and
  • you work for an employer who has 50 or more employees.2

1 M.G.L. 149 § 52E(b)(i)
2 M.G.L. 149 § 52E(c)

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