medical leave

Drafting a Parental Leave Policy in Massachusetts

08/01/2024

A Parental Leave policy is a necessity for Massachusetts employers. The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML) became effective in January 2021 and provides for 12 weeks of …

Can An Employee Be Terminated While on Medical Leave?

09/02/2021

In Massachusetts, the default employment relationship is referred to as “at will.” This means that an employer can terminate an employee for virtually any reason so long as it is …