Boston, Massachusetts
Paid family & medical leave.

Massachusetts · Paid family & medical leave

Rule name changed from not previously published to Massachusetts paid family and medical leave. Summary changed from not previously published to For 2026, employers with 25 or more covered individuals remit PFML contributions of 0.88% of eligible wages (0.70% medical leave, of which the employer must pay at least 0.42%, and 0.18% family leave, which can be fully withheld from employees); smaller employers remit 0.46%, fully employee-funded. The program pays up to 12 weeks of family leave and 20 weeks of medical leave (26 combined), with a 2026 maximum weekly benefit of $1,230.39.. Requirement changed from not previously published to Contribution 0.88% of eligible wages (employers with 25+); maximum benefit $1,230.39 per week (2026). Numeric amount changed from not previously published to not published. Minimum employer size changed from not previously published to 0 employees. Effective date changed from not previously published to Jan 1, 2026. Publication status changed from not previously published to active. Local guidance changed from not previously published to Massachusetts' minimum wage has stayed at $15.00 since January 1, 2023, with no further increase scheduled. The Wage Act is strict on pay timing: a discharged employee must be paid in full on the day of discharge, and late wages bring mandatory treble damages. Pay range disclosure in job postings began October 29, 2025 for employers with 25 or more employees, and PFML contributions stayed at 0.88% of eligible wages for 2026 while the maximum weekly benefit rose to $1,230.39.. Industry coverage changed from not previously published to not published.