News

News  A Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) Program Alert

8/09/2022
  • Department of Family and Medical Leave

DFML has recently received a number of inquiries as to whether employees are permitted to use their accrued sick or vacation leave to “top off” their weekly PFML benefit. Please be advised that there has been no change to the DFML law. Employees may not use their accrued sick or vacation leave in weeks that they are receiving benefits from DFML. Learn more.

  • Department of Family and Medical Leave 

    The Department of Family and Medical Leave oversees the Commonwealth’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. This program provides temporary income replacement to eligible workers who are welcoming a new child into their family, are struck by a serious illness or injury, need to take care of an ill or ailing relative, and for certain military considerations.
  • Help Us Improve Mass.gov  with your feedback

    Please do not include personal or contact information.
    Feedback