Labor Law Updates

The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated to reflect a change to the start date for payroll deductions to fund the paid benefits program. The new deduction start date is October 1, 2019. This posting appears on the Massachusetts combination Poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave has released a new mandatory Paid Family and Medical Leave poster. The new poster provides information on the weekly benefits available under the new Paid Family and Medical Leave law, defines covered individuals, and describes the anti-retaliation and anti-discrimination provisions of the law. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated to clarify who is a covered individual under the law. A covered individual under the law includes a worker eligible for unemployment benefits and paid wages by a Massachusetts employer, and includes a self-employed individual who resides and works in Massachusetts and chooses to opt-in to the program. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave poster has been released by the Office for Administration and Finance.  A new law requires employers to make paid leave time available to employees for COVID-19 related illnesses, quarantine, and vaccinations. The law is effective until September 30, 2021, or the exhaustion of program funds as determined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The law also requires employers to post this notice in the workplace informing employees of their rights under the law. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated to include information on health insurance benefits during paid family and medical leave. During paid family and medical leave, employers are required to maintain the employee’s health insurance at the same level the employee had prior to taking leave. The poster was also updated with some rewording and formatting changes. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Minimum Wage poster has been updated to clarify that employers, owners and employees with managerial or supervisory responsibilities on a given day must never take any tips. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave poster has been updated to reflect an extension until April 1, 2022, or the exhaustion of program funds as determined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The law requires employers to make paid leave time available to employees for COVID-19 related illnesses, quarantine, and vaccinations. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated with an adjusted contribution rate and benefit amount under the state Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. Employers may deduct payroll contributions of up to 0.344% from a covered individual’s wages or other earnings, and the maximum weekly amount of benefits available to eligible individuals will increase to $1,084.31 per week. These adjustments are effective January 1, 2022. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Fair Employment poster has been updated to include information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.  The Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated with an adjusted contribution rate and benefit amount under the state Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. Employers may deduct payroll contributions of up to 0.318% from a covered individual’s wages or other earnings, and the maximum weekly amount of benefits available to eligible individuals will increase to $1,129.82 per week. These adjustments are effective January 1, 2023. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation poster has been updated to clarify the specific arrangement for medical treatment should an employee’s injury require hospital attention. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated to reflect a clarification of employers’ duties regarding the health insurance benefits for employees. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Maternity and Parental Leave poster has been updated to reflect new guidelines clarifying the Massachusetts Parental Leave Act. The poster now explains eligibility requirements, when leave may be taken, and other employee benefits and entitlements. The poster was also renamed to the Parental Leave poster. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave poster has been updated with an adjusted contribution rate and benefit amount under the state Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. Employers may deduct payroll contributions of up to 0.46% from a covered individual’s wages or other earnings, and the maximum weekly amount of benefits available to eligible individuals will increase to $1,149.90 per week. These adjustments are effective January 1, 2024. Order Updated Poster >

The Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance poster has been updated with new information on how to apply for unemployment insurance benefits. To apply for benefits by phone, employees can now call one Teleclaim Center. Previously, the agency provided different Teleclaim Centers based on the location of the employee. Order Updated Poster >