Seyfarth Synopsis: As the
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”)
law enters the first quarter of PFML contributions, the Department
of Paid Family and Medical Leave (“DFML”) has released
additional guidance on the next steps for employers that have
applied for a private plan exemption. In recent weeks, the DFML
also has provided additional information on the bond process for
self-insured plans, including changes to the bond coverage formulae
and required form.
A Second Phase To The Private Plan Application
Process
December 20, 2019 remains the deadline to submit an application
for a private plan exemption from remitting contributions for the
October 1-December 31 quarter. For employers that apply for an
exemption prior to this deadline and are approved, the exemption
effective date will be retroactive to October 1, 2019. Retroactive
approval is only available for the first quarter of PFML. After
December 20, 2019, any exemption application will be
