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E-Alert!!!
Massachusetts Sick Leave Final Regulations Published!

Webinar Scheduled for June 24th!
  
   
The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General has published its long-awaited final regulations:
  

Among some of the key initial observations:
  • Sick leave time can run concurrent with the use of FMLA;
  • The smallest increment that an employee can use is indeed a one hour increment;
  • Sick leave time reasons have been slightly clarified relative to travel considerations also being covered;
  • Notice requirements have been slightly clarified to help avoid sick time being used as an excuse for being late to work;
  • Documentation requirements have been expanded to allow for most three day documentation policy standards;
  • Exceptions have been made to definition of "employee";
  • Additional guidance has been added to address how the "hourly rate" is to be determined for paying out sick leave time;

Join Mark Adams, SPHR, SHRM-SCP on Wednesday June 24th from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm for an informational webinar on this topic as he goes deeper into these regulations and how they impact your business!  


Poster also available:
  
The poster called "Earned Sick Time Notice of Employee Rights" can be accessed via the link below:


The poster sets forth:
  • who qualifies for sick time;
  • when the time can be paid;
  • how sick time can be earned; 
  • when it can be used;
  • anti-retaliation protections; and 
  • notice and verification.
  
 Employers should post this notice by July 1st to meet their notice obligations as well.


   
  
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Mark Adams
Employers Association of the Northeast
877-662-6444