Paid Sick Leave in Massachusetts
Whether Massachusetts requires paid sick leave, how much you earn and how you can use it.
Short answer: Employees earn at least 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year. It is paid at employers with 11 or more employees and unpaid at smaller employers. Use can begin on the 90th day of employment; M.G.L. c. 149, §148C
| Paid sick leave | Employees earn at least 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year. It is paid at employers with 11 or more employees and unpaid at smaller employers. Use can begin on the 90th day of employment; up to 40 unused hours carry over, but no more than 40 hours may be used in a year. Source: M.G.L. c. 149, §148C |
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FAQ
Is paid sick leave required in Massachusetts?
Employees earn at least 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours a year. It is paid at employers with 11 or more employees and unpaid at smaller employers. Use can begin on the 90th day of employment; up to 40 unused hours carry over, but no more than 40 hours may be used in a year.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.