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DC and Massachusetts Update Paid Family Leave Benefit Amounts for 2024

The District of Columbia increases its maximum weekly PFML benefit from $1,049 to $1,118, and Massachusetts raises its minimum earnings threshold from $5,100 to $6,000 for PFML eligibility.

By Joel Riley

EffectiveJan 1, 2024

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United States

Massachusetts Allows Paid Leave Top-Up to 100% Wage Replacement

Massachusetts updated its Paid Family and Medical Leave program to allow employees to supplement PFML benefits with accrued paid leave to reach 100% wage replacement, effective November 1, 2023.

By Joel Riley

EffectiveNov 1, 2023

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United States

Massachusetts Issues Guidance on PFML and FMLA Overlap

Massachusetts released guidelines explaining how Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) interacts with the federal FMLA, including concurrent leave rules.

By Joel Riley

EffectiveAug 1, 2023