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PFML Update: What you need to know (1/26/2024)
Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is here to help.Each quarter, the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) provides you with news on recent updates and enhancements to ensure you have access to the most current information about PFML.Important Annual Updates As a reminder, 2024 contribution amounts released by DFML on October 1, 2023, should be distributed to all employees and eligible 1099-Misc workers before January 1, 2024. For your convenience, updated PFML information updated for 2024 can be
Federal Updates for 2024: IRS Mileage Rate, OSHA Reporting, and Federal Contractor Minimum Wages
The following federal law changes take effect on January 1, 2024.IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATEThe IRS standard mileage rate will be 67 cents per mile driven for business purposes (up from 65.5 cents in 2023). This rate also applies to electric and hybrid vehicles.Use of this rate is optional, though it’s widely accepted as an easy and standard reimbursement rate for employees who use their personal vehicle for work. If your organization uses the IRS rate to calculate mileage reimbursement, be sure to
Important Updates to PFML Top Off FAQs
This memo outlines updates to information previously issued regarding “topping off” of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits. Specifically, the Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has added new information to the FAQ webpages:FAQs for Employers about Topping Off PFML BenefitsFAQs for Employees about Topping Off PFML Benefits Top Off LegislationLegislative changes regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) went into effect November 1, 2023, allowing employees receiving PFML
Fidelity Bank announces 2022 Economic Forecast survey is now open
Fidelity Bank announces 2022 Economic Forecast survey is now openAnnual survey will offer economic forecast insights from business owners, consumers (Leominster, Mass.)—Fidelity Bank today announced its 2022 Economic Forecast survey is now open for business leaders and consumers to provide their thoughts on the current state and regional economy over the next 12 months, and how the region fared over the past year as recovery from the pandemic continued in earnest. Sponsored by Fidelity Bank and
Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave—Employer Guidance
Dear Employer: As a reminder, under the terms of Chapter 16 of the Acts of 2021 (An Act Providing for Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave), effective May 28, 2021, employers are required to make paid leave time available to employees for certain reasons related to COVID-19. Last week, an e-mail was sent out with preliminary guidance related to this new law. As a follow-up, we wanted to provide a link to the newly created COVID-19 Sick Leave website, which will be the best source for
Baker-Polito Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions May 29, State to Meet Vaccination Goal by Beginning of June
Baker-Polito Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions May 29, State to Meet Vaccination Goal by Beginning of JuneCommonwealth Will Adopt CDC Face Covering Guidance BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June and all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29. The Commonwealth’s face covering order will also be rescinded on May 29. The Department of Public
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening Plan
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening PlanMassachusetts will advance to Step 1 of Phase IV on March 22; Replaces Travel Order with Travel Advisory BOSTON — Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts will advance to Step 1 of Phase IV of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan on Monday, March 22. The Administration continues to take steps to reopen the Commonwealth's economy with public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction.