Sen. Moore Supports Delayed Implementation of New Paid Leave Law
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
Michael Moore
“While I fully support the provisions of the law, and acknowledge the benefits to our Commonwealth’s workforce, it’s important for the launch of this program to be done right the first time. Providing the business community with a little more time to comply with the new requirements will alleviate headaches for employers and employees down the road,” said Moore.
Approximately 45 legislators signed onto the letter spearheaded by Representative Joseph McKenna and House Minority Leader Bradley Jones, Jr.
The New Law
Under the new PFML law, most workers in Massachusetts will be eligible to get up to 12 weeks of paid family leave and up to 20 weeks of paid medical leave beginning in January of 2021.
The program is funded by premiums collected from employees, employers, and the self-employed, and contributions to the program are scheduled to begin on July 1, 2019.
If the delay is approved, the required contributions to the program would take effect starting October 1, 2019.
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