Massachusetts

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Massachusetts Paid Sick Time

March 25, 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the CDC has recommended that everyone take steps to protect themselves and their communities, including avoiding close contact with others. If…

Staying Home from Work When You, A Child, or A Family Member Are Sick: Know Your Rights

March 6, 2020
City Laws, Paid Sick Time, State Laws

Eleven states guarantee paid sick time for yourself or to stay home with a sick family member: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington State, as well as D.C. Dozens of localities also guarantee paid sick time, including New York City, Westchester County, and several cities in California and Washington State—all areas highly affected by Coronavirus.

This Year in Paid Family and Medical Leave: A Look Back over 2018

December 10, 2018
Paid Family Leave

This year has brought some major advances in state paid family and medical leave laws across the country. But we won’t stop fighting until all workers across the country have the paid family and medical leave they need.

Talking to Your Boss About Your Pump: Massachusetts

August 17, 2018

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Massachusetts passes Groundbreaking Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

June 28, 2018
Paid Family Leave, State Laws

Massachusetts’s law will begin providing benefits in 2021 and will cover nearly all private sector employees. The law provides 12 weeks of job-protected paid family leave and is the first state in the nation to allow workers to take job-protected paid time off for their own serious health needs.

A Great Day for Pregnant Workers in Massachusetts

July 27, 2017
Pregnant Workers Fairness, State Laws

After many years of advocacy, the Massachusetts Senate passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)! This bill will make it illegal for most Massachusetts employers to deny reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers.

Fact Sheet: Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

May 10, 2017

Testimony before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Supporting Bill S. 1023/H. 1038

April 3, 2017

Talking to Your Boss About Your Bump: Massachusetts

November 15, 2016

This fact sheet focuses on the rights of pregnant workers in Massachusetts and can help you better understand and confront discrimination on the job.

Why Asking About Salary History Should Be Left to History

August 16, 2016
Fair & Flexible Work, Workplace Equality

Low wages in the past can lock workers in to low wages in the future. That’s what happens when employers use past salary information about job applicants to set rates…