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Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)

 

Effective October 1, 2019

 

Beginning in January of 2021, most workers will be eligible for up to:

• 12 weeks of paid family leave
• 20 weeks of paid medical leave

 

This law affects both Employers and Employees.

 

Employees:

• Familiarize yourself with new PFML law through Notice of Benefits

• Sign and return appropriate notice from your employer
• Payroll deductions begin October 1, 2019

 

Employers:

• Register and Set-up Witholding Account with Mass DOR
• Determine Number of covered indivduals and appropriate withholding rates
• Post required notice: PFML Notice Employer Post
• Have employees and 1099-misc contractors sign and return appropriate notice
  • Employees Notice - fewer than 25 employees
  • Employees Notice - 25 employees or more
  • 1099 Notice - fewer than 25 contractors
  • 1099 Notice - 25 contractors or more
• Begin Appropriate witholding on October 1, 2019 

 

Independent Contractors (receive 1099-NEC):

• Determine if you want to opt into coverage under PFML
• Sign and return notices from companies that currently issue you 1099-NEC
• Beginning October 1, 2019, some 1099 issuers will begin deducting from your check depending on their circumstances.

 

For additional information please contact us or check out the Massachusetts DOR Guide.