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Many employees will be taking MA PFML leave for the first time in 2021. Depending on their circumstances, employees could be taking up to 26 weeks of Massachusetts PFML leave. This magnitude of absence can seem intimidating to employers, but they can mitigate the effects of an extended absence with solid strategic human resources planning and careful preparation. Read the article to:

• Get 10 best practices from MP’s HR services team for handling long absences
• Learn how to reassign duties without overwhelming your employees
• Find out how extra training could fix issues due to long MA PFML absences and help your company grow

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Employees have been able to take leave under MA PFML since January 1st of this year. However, employers may just now be experiencing the effect of this law. Perhaps their employees have recently submitted their notice to apply for Massachusetts PFML, or perhaps they’re returning from their leave. Either way, managers need to be aware of an important portion of the law: the employee protections against retaliation and discrimination. Read the article to:
• Learn from MP’s HR services experts what the law says about discrimination and retaliation
• Find out HR best practices that employers can use to protect themselves
• Get specific examples of actions that can (some surprisingly) be considered retaliation or discrimination per MA PFML law
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Employees have been able to apply for MA Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) since January 1st of this year. Employers should note that starting on July 1st, their staff will also be able to take MA PFML for one more reason: to care for a family member with a serious health condition. Read the article to:
· Learn all the reasons why an employee can take MA PFML
· Understand the process for applying for MA PFML
· Get tips on how to ensure HR compliance with this relatively new program

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Check out part two in MP’s series on top questions about MA PFML. This section will focus on questions about childbirth and bonding leaves that can be taken under Massachusetts PFML. Prepare for this important and complicated legislation by reading how MP’s HR services team answers some top questions that HR departments are asking. Read the article to:

Learn about the different leaves that may be applicable to workers who welcome a child

Get tips for staying in compliance from MP’s HR consulting experts

Discover how Massachusetts Parent Leave Laws will be affected by MA PFML

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All employers should start preparing for MA PFML. Workers can begin taking leave in January and they may be out for significant periods of time. To help workplaces prepare, MP’s HR services team answers the top questions that HR departments are asking. Read the article to:

Learn what leaves and employee policies might interact with Massachusetts PFML

Find out how long workers might be out of the office on leave

Get tips for keeping in compliance from MP’s HR consulting experts

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