A reminder that all Massachusetts employers must notify their workers of certain information regarding the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. This means employers are required to distribute notices and display a PFML workplace poster.

The State’s Department of Family and Medical Leave updated the notices and posters to reflect changes to the 2025 maximum benefit amount and contribution rates. They can be found here: PFML workplace poster, notices, and rate sheets for Massachusetts employers | Mass.gov

While the 2025 contribution rate on employee wages will remain the same (.88%), the maximum weekly benefit has increased again to $1,170.64. These changes will take effect on January 1. 2025.

Regarding notification changes, employers must provide any new covered worker with a notice about PFML contribution rates within 30 days of hire.  Each covered individual should return a signed form or the employer needs to be able to demonstrate their effort to provide the information to them. For current covered individuals who have previously signed a form, employers must provide information on the new contribution rate 30 days in advance of the rate change. The notice may be provided electronically and does not require an updated signature.

Employers must display the poster in a location where it can be easily read by workers at the business. If your workforce is working remotely, you should follow your company policy regarding the display of employment posters. If 5 or more individuals in your workforce have a primary language other than English, you must display those versions as well. The DFML translated posters and are available for the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Employers are responsible for providing translations for any language not provided by DFML.

If an employer has not properly notified their workforce about the PFML program, DFML may investigate and potentially impose fines and penalties if a business is found to be out of compliance.

For more information please visit: Department of Family and Medical Leave | Mass.gov