An Act improving the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the existing Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law. It seeks to expand access to leave and potentially strengthen benefits for workers and their families. The specific details of the changes are still being considered by the legislature. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Key provisions
- Expansion of covered employers.
- Potential adjustments to benefit levels.
- Clarification of leave eligibility criteria.
- Updates to the application and payment processes.
- Possible modifications to the duration of leave.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts workers
- Employers in Massachusetts
- Families of employees needing leave
- Labor and Workforce Development agencies
Notable changes
- The bill is currently in committee review, and specific changes are yet to be finalized.
- Details regarding the scope of the changes are still being determined.
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
Cosponsors
Christopher Hendricks
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
Kenneth I. Gordon
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