It is that time of year again when about half of the state paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs have announced changes to their contribution rates and benefits. A few programs have also announced a new state average...more
On January 14, 2025, the Department of Labor issued an Opinion Letter regarding the applicability of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) substitution rule when an employee on FMLA leave is receiving state or local paid...more
After multiple rounds of rulemaking that saw more than 1,600 comments submitted by nearly 600 individuals and businesses, the Maine Department of Labor, on December 4, 2024, approved and published the final rules for Maine’s...more
12/9/2024
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The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (Department) just announced the 2025 weekly benefit amount and contribution rates for both employers and employees under the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave...more
The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) is ringing in the new year with new, more employer-friendly guidance regarding an employee’s ability to use paid leave to “top up” Paid Family and Medical Leave...more