Update to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave
3/2/21
By: Janet Barringer and Lori Eller The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (“the Department”) has continued to update its guidance and resources on the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (“PFML”), which went into effect at the beginning of 2021. It is important for employers to stay updated on this guidance and…
Proposed Revisions to Massachusetts’ Paid Family and Medical Leave Regulations
6/1/20
By: Janet Barringer and Zinnia Khan The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (“DFML”) recently issued to the public proposed revisions for Massachusetts’ paid family and medical leave program. In its release, DFML issued a markup of proposed revisions to the regulations governing the program. While the proposed revisions are not yet enacted, reviewing…
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law: Planning Ahead and Important Deadlines
7/2/19
By: Jennifer Markowski and Zinnia Khan The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (“DFML”) recently extended certain deadlines for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (“PFML”), giving employers additional time to prepare for the changes ahead. The statute is anticipated to become fully effective in 2021, but the following interim deadlines are coming…