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A Parental Leave policy is a necessity for Massachusetts employers. The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML) became effective in January 2021 and provides for 12 weeks of family leave to bond with a child within the first 12 months following the child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement.[1] When drafting parental leave […]

In Massachusetts, the default employment relationship is referred to as “at will.” This means that an employer can terminate an employee for virtually any reason so long as it is not prohibited by public policy.