Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave
Who is Covered?
Employers
Covered
- Businesses, state and federal governmental agencies
- Businesses that issue 1099-MISC tax forms for more than 50% of its workforce
- Charter schools, except for Horace Mann Charter Schools
Not Covered
- Employers excluded under Section 6 of the unemployment statute
- Municipalities, districts, political subdivisions, and other agencies may opt in
Employees
Covered
- Employees who are covered by the state unemployment insurance law
- State employees
- Domestic workers
- Some contract workers may be automatically covered, all other self-employeed individuals may opt in
Not Covered
- Local government employees are not automatically covered unless their employer opts in
- H-2A visa holders
Types of Leave
Family
Up to 12 weeks in any benefit year for birth/bonding with a new child
Up to 12 weeks to care for a family member with a serious health condition
Military
Up to 12 weeks managing affairs while a family member is on active duty.
Up to 26 weeks care for family member who was injured in the armed forces
Medical
Up to 20 weeks in any benefit year for covered individual's own serious health condition, including pregnancy/ childbirth
Benefit amount: 80% of a worker’s average weekly wage up to half of the state average, plus 50% of a worker’s average weekly wage above half of the state average
Maximum weekly benefit = $1,129.82 in 2023
Contribution Rate: 0.63% on eligible employee wages