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Massachusetts Department of Paid Family and Medical Leave Revises Guidance on Topping Off Benefits With Accrued Paid Leave

Posted: October 31, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Massachusetts - General

After several years of evolving guidance, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has announced that starting November 1, 2023, employees who apply for paid family and medical leave (PFML) benefits directly through the state program will be able to supplement (or “top off”) their PFML benefits with

Amended Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Allows ‘Topping Off’ Benefits With Accrued Sick, Vacation Pay

Posted: October 24, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Category: Massachusetts - General

In the enacted state budget, the Massachusetts legislature has amended the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) to provide employers and employees more flexibility to use other accrued benefits to supplement paid benefits employees receive from the state. The new law is effective November 1, 2023.

Critical Updates to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

Posted: October 13, 2023 | Littler Category: Massachusetts - General

Recent amendments to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law (PFML) now allow employees to supplement their weekly PFML benefit amount with accrued paid leave (vacation, sick time, PTO, etc.). PFML contribution rates and weekly benefits are also set to change.

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The Legislative and Ballot Initiative Landscape in Massachusetts

Posted: October 3, 2023 | Littler Category: Massachusetts - General

The Massachusetts legislature has introduced a series of employment- and labor-related bills that, if enacted, will require employers across the Commonwealth to establish, revisit or revise policies and practices. In addition, there are certified ballot initiatives that, if they ultimately make it on the November 2024 ballot, will allow

Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits for 2024

Posted: October 3, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Category: Massachusetts - General

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has announced changes to the employer contribution rates and benefit amounts under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) effective January 1, 2024.

Each October 1st, the Department of Family and Medical Leave is required to update employer contribution rates and benefit

Remote Work Arrangements Pose Travel-Related Reimbursement Challenges for Massachusetts Employers

Posted: January 5, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Massachusetts - General

For many employers in Massachusetts, remote work has become part of the new normal, with nearly a quarter of employees in the state having worked remotely in 2021, according to one recent media report. While such arrangements can be convenient and even allow for cost savings, they present novel challenges

Massachusetts Unveils New Workplace Poster, Notifications for Employers

Posted: December 15, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Massachusetts - General

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) recently published a new workplace poster, notifications, and new rate sheets for all employers in the state for 2023 regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. Employers are required to notify their employees of new contribution and benefits rates

Massachusetts Minimum Wage to Rise to $15.00 per Hour as of January 1, 2023

Posted: December 8, 2022 | Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP Category: Massachusetts - General

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pete Moser (pmoser@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); Dave Wilson (dwilson@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4314); Cathy Reuben (creuben@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); or Any member of the HRW Team.

DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE.

The post Massachusetts Minimum Wage to Rise to $15.00 per Hour as of January 1,


Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) 2023 Updates

Posted: November 22, 2022 | Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP Category: Massachusetts - General

Alicia Ward (award@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4357); Kathleen Berney (kberney@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4335); Peter Moser (pmoser@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); Catherine Reuben (creuben@hrwlawyers.com / 617-348-4323); or Any member of the HRW Team.

DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE.

The post Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) 2023 Updates appeared first on Hirsch Roberts


What are some of the key similarities and differences between PFML laws and the FMLA?

Posted: November 15, 2022 | Littler Category: Massachusetts - General

What are some of the key similarities and differences between PFML laws and the FMLA?

Paid Family Medical Leave Laws may appear very similar to the federal Family Medical Leave Act, but there are also some very important distinctions.

We can begin with the similarities, which – full

Massachusetts CROWN Act Goes Into Effect on October 24, 2022

Posted: October 13, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Category: Massachusetts - General

On July 26, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law “An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Natural and Protective Hairstyles,” popularly known as the Massachusetts CROWN Act. The effective date of the new law is October 24, 2022.

Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits for 2023

Posted: October 3, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Category: Massachusetts - General

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has announced changes to the employer contribution rates and benefit amounts under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) effective January 1, 2023.

Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates for 2023

Posted: September 30, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Category: Massachusetts - General

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has announced changes to the employer contribution rates under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) effective January 1, 2023.

Read more here.

Massachusetts Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants to be Question for Voters?

Posted: August 30, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Category: Massachusetts - General

Voters in Massachusetts may be asked whether to repeal state law granting standard Massachusetts driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants in November.

In February 2022, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to apply for standard Massachusetts driver’s licenses. The bill was then passed by the

Join the HRW Team: Now Hiring Associates

Posted: August 16, 2022 | Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP Category: Massachusetts - General

Hirsch Roberts Weinstein (HRW) is seeking a mid-level associates.

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