Time Off From Work
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Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML)
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML) lets workers take up to 26 weeks of job-protected paid time off of work to care for their health, the health of a family member, or to bond with a new child. It is a Massachusetts state law. In...
Time off work for medical and family reasons
In Massachusetts, you may have the right to take time off of work. Your rights depend on the reason, how long you’ve worked or earned, and your employer. Some laws give paid time off, others unpaid time off. Most Massachusetts employers...
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for unpaid time off
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) lets you take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job protected time off of work. It is a federal law. In this article, learn whether you are covered, how to get and use time off (“leave”), and answers to other...
Can I take time off from work to deal with domestic violence?
Under Massachusetts laws, employers with 50 or more employees must let you take time off from work if you or a family member have to deal with abuse, abusive behavior, or domestic violence.
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Sick time
By law, most Massachusetts employers have to give their employees at least 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours they work. They also must give up to 40 hours of sick time each year. In this article, learn more about sick time, when you...
Time off work for family responsibilities
The Massachusetts Small Necessities Leave Act (SNLA) can give you up to 24 hours of job-protected unpaid time off from work each year to: Go to your child’s school activities, Go with your child to the doctor or dentist, or Go with your...