Important Update on the Taxability of PFML Benefit Payments
Important Update on the Taxability of PFML Benefit Payments The IRS has issued new tax guidance that will impact employers in Massachusetts. Starting on January 1, 2026, DFML and employers participating in state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs must comply with new IRS tax and reporting requirements. Certain portions of medical leave benefits will be treated like third-party sick pay (wages) starting on January 1, 2026.Employers who are required to pay medical leave contributions
AG’S OFFICE RELEASES UPDATED BUSINESS GUIDANCE ON NEW “JUNK FEE” RULES
Guidance Helps Businesses Comply with New “Junk Fee” Regulations by September 2 Deadline BOSTON – Ahead of the September 2 compliance deadline for new consumer protection regulations prohibiting “junk fees,” the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has released updated guidance to help businesses operating in Massachusetts comply with the regulations. Beginning September 2, these regulations become enforceable, and businesses must come into compliance. Promulgated earlier this year, the AGO’s “junk fee”
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 The Commonwealth’s face covering order will also be rescinded on May 29.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’s First in the Nation COVID-19 Pooled Testing Initiative Finds 0.7% Positivity Rate in Schools Throughout Commonwealth
Baker-Polito Administration’s First in the Nation COVID-19 Pooled Testing Initiative Finds 0.7% Positivity Rate in Schools Throughout CommonwealthCommonwealth extends investment in COVID-19 surveillance through the school year and invests in early educator testing BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that data collected from its statewide, first-in-the-nation pooled testing initiative in schools across the Commonwealth found low positivity rates – far less than 1 percent – among
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.
