Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML)
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The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML) lets workers take up to 26 weeks of job-protected paid time off of work to care for their health, the health of a family member, or to bond with a new child. It is a Massachusetts state law.
In this article, learn whether you are covered by PFML, how to get and use paid time off under PFML, and what you can do if you are denied.
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Types of time off (leave)
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Learn what other types of leave there are at Time Off Work for Medical and Family Reasons.
For questions or more information
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Questions: Call Department of Family and Medical Leave at (833) 344-7365. English, Español, Português, and translation services for 240+ languages available.
Learn more at the Department of Family and Medical Leave website.