Paid Family and Medical Leave Coming to Massachusetts
In June 2018, Massachusetts took the step of passing legislation aimed at providing paid family and medical leave for employees. Becoming effective in 2021, the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (“PFML”) will provide for up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and 20 weeks of paid medical leave per year. This benefit is provided directly by the State, funded by contributions from covered employers. With the collection of these contributions set to…