In a previous QuickStudy, we reported that the Massachusetts House of Representatives had passed legislation, commonly known as the Crown Act. We noted that it remained to be seen whether the Senate would follow suit....more
On May 28, 2021, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the “Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave.” This legislation originally reached Governor Baker in early April as part of the “Act Financing...more
Although Massachusetts employers presumably have been preparing for and complying with the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (“MA PFMLA”) for more than a year, January 1 marks the date when Massachusetts...more
Although employees won’t be able to receive the benefits of the new Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (“MAPFML”) law until 2021, employers’ obligations under the legislation begin on September 30....more
The Massachusetts legislature passed significant legislation (An Act Relative to Minimum Wage, Paid Family Medical Leave and the Sales Tax Holiday), which includes a number of important provisions impacting employers in...more
The Massachusetts legislature last week passed significant legislation (“An Act Relative to Minimum Wage, Paid Family Medical Leave and the Sales Tax Holiday”) which includes a number of important provisions impacting...more
This is a quick reminder that in Massachusetts, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become effective on April 1. In essence, the MPWFA forbids those who employ six or more employees from denying reasonable accommodations...more