Family and Medical Leave FAQs
Family and medical leave under the federal laws (FMLA) or the new Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Act is available to many employees in Massachusetts, and comes with important protections employers need to know about. Small businesses in particular, who never had to worry about FMLA compliance because they did not have 50 or more employees, now need to understand the state law requirements, which apply to all employers. Massachusetts also has a state law specific to earned sick time that employers and employees should be aware of in the event of illness. Below are some frequently asked questions about family and medical leave and earned sick time in Massachusetts, and links to their answers.
