Introducing the NEW Massachusetts

Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)

Effective October 1, 2019

Did you know about the new law that will affect all of us soon?

Beginning in January of 2021, most workers will be eligible for up to:

12 weeks of paid family leave

20 weeks of paid medical leave

This change in a year and a half affects each of us now. We will see this deduction beginning October 1, 2019. This law affects both Employers and Employees.

Employees:

• Familiarize yourself with new PFML law through Notice of Benefits

• Sign and return appropriate notice from your employer

• Payroll deductions begin October 1, 2019

Employers:

• Register and Set-up Witholding Account with Mass DOR

• Determine Number of covered indivduals and appropriate withholding rates

• Post required notice: PFML Notice Employer Post

• Have employees and 1099-misc contractors sign and return appropriate notice

               Employees Notice - fewer than 25

               Employees Notice - 25 and over

              1099 Notice - fewer than 25

              1099 Notice - 25 and over

• Begin Appropriate witholding on October 1, 2019 

Independent Contractors (receive 1099-misc):

• Determine if you want to opt into coverage under PFML
• Sign and return notices from companies that currently issue you 1099-misc
• Beginning October 1, 2019, some 1099 issuers will begin deducting from your check depending on their circumstances.

For additional information please contact us at  info@taxsense.com or

 check out Massachusetts DOR Guide or Mass DOR Youtube video links.