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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.

Now Available: 2024 Workplace Poster and Employer Notices

All Massachusetts employers (including employers with private or self-insured benefits plans) are required to distribute certain information to their employees under the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. The documents must be available in English and each language which is the primary language of 5 or more individuals in your workforce. DFML provides translations in English and 12 other languages. The employer is responsible for providing translation with regard to any language not provided by DFML.  

Important Annual Updates

Changes to the Minimum Earnings Requirement, Weekly Benefit Amount and Contribution Rates

  • PFML's minimum earnings requirement for 2024 is $6,300. A covered individual must meet this required amount during the last 4 completed calendar quarters and earned at least 30 time the benefit amount that they are eligible for. Learn more

  • The maximum weekly benefit amount that a covered individual can receive in PFML benefits will be $1,149.90 per week. Learn more

  • The 2024 contribution rate on eligible employee wages for employers with 25 or more covered individuals will be .88%. The 2024 contribution rate on eligible employee wages for employers with fewer than 25 covered individuals will be .46%. Learn more

DFML 2023 Annual Report

DFML has published its FY2023 Annual report. Learn more

Important Legislative Update

PFML benefits can be supplemented with paid time off (PTO)

For applications filed on or after November 1, 2023, employees receiving PFML benefits may supplement (or “top off”) their PFML benefits with any available accrued paid leave (sick time, vacation, PTO, personal time, etc.). 

Learn more about Topping Off

FAQs for Employers

FAQs for Employees

Important Update

You can apply for PFML online in Español, Português, 简体中文, and Kreyòl ayisyen. You can also receive most application documents, notices and email notifications in your preferred language. 

Apply for PFML benefits

 

PFML Resources to help you apply for benefits:

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Get answers to your questions in English, Español, and Português. Translation services for up to 240+ languages are also available. (833) 344-7365

Department of Family and Medical Leave - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m - 5 p.m.

Fraud Reporting Hotline: (857) 366-7201

Department of Family and Medical Leave - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Intermittent Leave Hours Reporting Line: 857-972-9256

Department of Family and Medical Leave - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m - 5 p.m.

For questions about contributions and exemptions: (617) 466-3950

Department of Revenue - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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