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Massachusetts Announces Paid Family and Medical Leave 2026 Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave announced the 2026 weekly benefit amount and contribution rates for employers and employees under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act.

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Jai Hooker
October 3, 2025

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Program Showcase: Offering a Private PFML Plan

As more states pass paid family and medical leave, employers are weighing the pros and cons of state program administration and private plans. Because state programs vary significantly, there is no easy answer for determining how to evaluate paid statutory plans. However, there are several factors that employers can consider to help inform their decision.

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Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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Compliance Showcase: The Changing Paid Leave Landscape

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As states pass more paid statutory leaves and voters across the country approve paid family and medical leave programs, employers have many options for designing leave benefits to ensure employees have the coverage they need. The question is what to do where.

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Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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The Eye of the Storm: The Evolution of PFML Trends and Paid Leave Policies

Paid family and medical leave (PFML) has become a more critical and sought-out component of employee benefit packages as administration of the programs becomes more complicated. And that creates challenges for employers that are considering starting, expanding, and integrating PFML into their benefits programs.

Jeni Hoyt
March 20, 2023

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Massachusetts Announces Paid Family and Medical Leave 2026 Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits

Program Showcase: Offering a Private PFML Plan

Compliance Showcase: The Changing Paid Leave Landscape

The Eye of the Storm: The Evolution of PFML Trends and Paid Leave Policies

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