Massachusetts Leave Laws for Employers

Complete guide to Massachusetts employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.

✓ Paid Sick Leave Required✓ Paid Family Leave Program
Yes
Paid Sick Leave Required
Yes
Paid Family Leave Program
11
Employee Threshold

🤒Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Requirements

Accrual Rate

1 hour per 30 hours worked

Maximum Accrual

40 hours

Employer Threshold

11+ employees

Waiting Period

90 days

Carryover

Yes, up to 40 hours

Effective Date

July 1, 2015

Earned Sick Time Law. Employers with <11 employees must provide unpaid sick time.

👨‍👩‍👧Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave

Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

Maximum Duration

26 weeks

Wage Replacement

80% of wages (up to cap)

Employer Threshold

1+ employees

Effective Date

January 1, 2021

One of the most comprehensive PFML programs. Up to 12 weeks family, 20 weeks medical.

📋Other Massachusetts Leave Requirements

Jury Duty Leave

Employers must pay regular wages for first 3 days of jury duty.

Voting Leave

No state law (early voting and mail voting widely available).

Bereavement Leave

No state-mandated bereavement leave.

Domestic Violence Leave

Up to 15 days unpaid leave for domestic violence.

⚖️FMLA in Massachusetts

PFML provides more comprehensive coverage than federal FMLA.

Massachusetts Employer Compliance Checklist

  • Provide earned sick time (paid for 11+, unpaid for <11)
  • Contribute to PFML and provide required notices
  • Pay jury duty for first 3 days
  • Domestic violence leave up to 15 days

🔔Recent Changes in Massachusetts

PFML rates and caps adjusted annually.

🏢Massachusetts Leave Guides by Industry

📋Massachusetts Leave Types

👔Leave Management by Role

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