Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML)

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.

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Prepare for Paid Family and Medical Leave 
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Who's a covered individual? 
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Inform your workforce 
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Employers - Calculate contributions 
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Workers - Estimate benefits 

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Beginning in January of 2021 most workers in Massachusetts will be eligible to get up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave. The program will be funded by premiums paid by employees, employers, and the self-employed. Contributions to the program will begin on Oct. 1, 2019, and will be managed through the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) per MGL c.175M as added by St. 2018, c.121.

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View the final DFML regulations  A guide to Paid Family and Medical Leave for Massachusetts workers  Timeline of Paid Family and Medical Leave contributions and benefits 

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Paid Family and Medical Leave Information for Massachusetts Employers  Paid Family and Medical Leave for Workers  Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution and Reporting Guidelines for Employers  Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Exemptions for Employers  Paid Family and Medical Leave for Self-Employed Individuals  Department of Family and Medical Leave public records request 

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News

Notice to Massachusetts Employers about PFML delay 

6/14/2019 Department of Family and Medical Leave

An update regarding the 3-month delay to the PFML program, including changes to important deadlines and contribution rates.

Press Release

Governor Baker Signs Grand Bargain Legislation 

6/28/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Compromise bill creates a permanent sales tax holiday, increase in minimum wage and a new paid family and medical leave program in Massachusetts

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