MA - Paid Family and Medical Leave (2009)

Bill would establish a state paid family and medical leave system by creating a trust fund to be used for wage replacement when workers need to take time away from work for the purposes allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act: to care for a new child, to recover from a serious illness, or to care for a family member with a serious illness. Workers would be eligible for 80% of their wages or salary, up to a maximum of $750 per week, for up to 12 weeks; the benefit cap would be adjusted for inflation annually.

State Massachusetts

Bill Number S.B. 71

Sponsor Sen. Karen Spilka

Date of Introduction 1/20/2009

Latest Activity Stalled

More Info http://www.mass.gov/legis/

Topic: Workplace Accommodation and Family Leave Policies