Recordkeeping and Disclosure

(1) Employers shall keep true and accurate records of the accrual and use of earned sick time, consistent with the recordkeeping requirements of M.G.L. c. 151, § 15. However, if an employer provides time off to employees under a paid time off, vacation or other policy that complies with M.G.L. c. 149, § 148C, the employer is not required to track and keep a separate record on accrual and use of earned sick time, except employers must keep records of the time designated as earned sick time where the employer chooses to maintain separate policies under 940 CMR 33.07(7). (2) Employers shall maintain such records for a period of three years and must provide copies upon demand by the Attorney General or a designee from the Attorney General's Office. An employee who requests such records pertaining to the employee shall be provided with a copy within ten business days, and, if the employee so requests, shall be allowed to inspect the original paper or electronic records at a reasonable time and place. (3) Employers shall post a notice of the M.G.L. c. 149, § 148C, prepared by the Attorney General, in a conspicuous place accessible to employees in every location where eligible employees work. (4) Employers shall provide a hard copy or electronic copy of this notice to all eligible employees, or include the employer's policy on earned sick time or the employer's allowable substitute paid leave policy in any employee manual or handbook.