Massachusetts Payroll Updates - October 2024

Week Of 10.21.2024

Massachusetts Sick Leave Coverage to Include Pregnancy Loss Beginning November 21

Massachusetts legislation expands the use of earned sick leave for employees, effective November 21, 2024. The new law allows workers to utilize their sick time to address personal or spousal health needs related to pregnancy loss, unsuccessful assisted reproduction attempts, adoption, or surrogacy. Employers should note this change in their sick time policies to ensure compliance with the new regulations. For more information on Massachusetts paid and unpaid sick leave, see Payroll Guide ¶19,130a.

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