Massachusetts Expands Maternity Leave Law to Cover Fathers and More: Handbook Statement Replaced

Author: Melissa Burdorf

Amendments to the Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act (MMLA) extend parental leave rights to male employees and now provides leave for the placement of a child under a court order. Other amendments are also effective April 7, 2015.

In light of this development, the maternity leave handbook statement for Massachusetts has been replaced with the Parental Leave Handbook Statement: Massachusetts. Employers with employees in Massachusetts should use this statement in their handbook.