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Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is here to help.
The Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) reaches out periodically provide you with news on recent updates and enhancements to ensure you have access to the most current information about PFML.
Important Annual Updates
On October 1, 2024, DFML released important information regarding the contribution amounts that need to be remitted by eligible employees and employers beginning on January 1, 2025. Revised notices regarding the rate change will need to be distributed to all employees and eligible 1099-Misc workers prior to January 1, 2025. Updated rate sheets will be available on 
Department of Family and Medical Leave at a future date. In addition, DFML will also be releasing the 2025 Workplace Poster, which will need to be posted in accordance with the employer's company policy on mandatory workforce posters.
Updated: The PFML 2025 Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount is $1,170.64.
Updated: DFML released the PFML 2025 Employer Contribution Rates rates for both employers with fewer than 25 eligible workers and employers with 25 or more eligible workers.
New: DFML released the 2024 PFML Annual Report detailing information about program activity during 2024 fiscal year.
Here are some program changes and enhancements that may impact you.
New: Paid Leave for Family Members of Certain Military Personnel one-pager: There are several specific aspects of PFML designed to help the families of current or former military personnel. This new resource outlines the types of leave available to family members of military personnel, as well as eligibility and other details.
New: Employees can see reported intermittent leave hours in the application website: Employees can now see the status of their reported hours for intermittent leave directly through the application website. This feature allows employees to view their reported hours immediately and to review the status of their hours at their convenience.
New: Vietnamese and French Language Options: Applicants can now choose Vietnamese and French as their preferred language for their PFML application, as well as their application notices and notifications. DFML has added these two language options in addition to English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Haitian-Creole.
Thank you,
Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave
DFML Contact Center (833) 344-7365
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET
Get answers to your questions in English, Español, and Português.
Translation services for up to 240+ languages are also available
