Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) has signed into law legislation that will extend until April 1, 2022, the state’s Emergency Paid Sick Leave for reasons related to COVID-19. The leave, which was due to expire yesterday, is available for the following reasons:
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To self-isolate and care for oneself because of a diagnosis of COVID-19.
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To seek or obtain medical diagnosis, care, or treatment for symptoms of COVID-19.
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To obtain the COVID-19 vaccine or recover from any injury, disability, illness, condition related to the vaccination.
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To care for a family member who is self-isolating or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
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To help a family member get vaccinated and recover from any illness or disability related to the immunization.
“Family member” includes an employee’s spouse, domestic partner, child, parent (including the parent of a spouse or domestic partner), grandchild, grandparent, or sibling.
More information is available here.
