Boston, Massachusetts
Complete guide to Boston leave laws including Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave, earned sick time, and small necessities leave.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement beyond state/federal
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 40
Statutory pay: Regular hourly rate
Eligibility: All employees (paid for employers with 11+ employees)
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks MA PFML + additional FMLA if eligible
Paternity: 12 weeks MA PFML + additional FMLA if eligible
Adoption: 12 weeks MA PFML
Shared leave: 12 weeks each parent
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
MA PFML - Family Care: 12 weeks (paid)
MA PFML - Medical: 20 weeks (paid)
Small Necessities Leave: 24 hours per year (unpaid)
Domestic Violence Leave: 15 days per year (unpaid)
Jury Duty: Duration of service (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for 3 years
Penalties: Civil penalties plus treble damages for violations
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Evacuation Day (Suffolk County): 2025-03-17
Patriots' Day: 2025-04-21
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Frequently asked questions
How does MA PFML work for Boston employees?
MA PFML provides up to 12 weeks paid family leave and 20 weeks paid medical leave (26 weeks combined max). Benefits are up to 80% of wages, capped at ~$1,149/week in 2025. Funded through employer and employee payroll contributions.
What are the unique Boston/Suffolk County holidays?
Boston (Suffolk County) observes Evacuation Day (March 17, commemorating British evacuation in 1776) and Bunker Hill Day (June 17). These are county holidays, not observed statewide. Patriots' Day (third Monday in April) is observed statewide.
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