Paid Family and Medical Leave Information for Massachusetts Employers

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Get to know PFML

Start here to learn about Paid Family and Medical Leave.

Employer's guide to PFML  How PFML is different than FMLA  Employers and employment excluded from PFML  Coverage for self-employed individuals 

Exemptions

Employers offering approved private benefit plans may be exempt from making PFML contributions.

Benefit requirements for private paid leave plan exemptions  Applying for a private plan exemption  Renewing a private plan exemption  Switching between private plans and PFML  Guidance for an employer with an approved exemption that dissolves or undergoes an acquisition or merger  

Contributions and reporting

Employers must comply with PFML contribution and reporting obligations, depending on the size and makeup of their workforce.

Who in your workforce does the PFML law cover?  Wages subject to contributions  Employer contribution rates and calculator  Register for PFML contributions  File a return and make a PFML contribution  Upload an Excel spreadsheet and make a PFML contribution  Reimbursements for qualifying paid leave plans 

Informing your employees

Employers must provide their employees information about contributions, benefits, and protections.

Informing your workforce about PFML  Workforce notifications and rate sheets  Resources to share with employees 

Reviewing employee applications

Leave administrators who manage requests for paid leave play an important role in the Paid Family and Medical Leave process.

Employer role in the review process  Create an account to review applications  Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your PFML leave administrator account  Using the leave administrator dashboard for applications  Update your email address  Reporting PFML benefits fraud 

Additional resources

Find materials to answer questions you may have.

Open PDF file, 3.91 MB, for Employer Toolkit for Paid Family and Medical Leave (English, PDF 3.91 MB)

Open PDF file, 76.24 KB, for PFML Leave Administrators Overview (English, PDF 76.24 KB)

FAQs for employers  PFML Instructional Webinars  DOR bulk filing instructions  MassTaxConnect FAQs about PFML