Budget Amendment ID: FY2027-S4-825

OTH 825

Greater Boston Legal Services - Paid Family Medical Leave

Ms. Edwards moved that the proposed new text be amended In subsection (a) of section 4 of chapter 175M, as so appearing, by inserting after the second paragraph the following paragraph:-

“ When an employee requests leave under this chapter, or when the employer acquires knowledge that an employee's leave may be for a qualifying reason under this chapter, the employer must notify the employee of the employee's eligibility to take paid leave under this chapter within five business days, absent extenuating circumstances, by giving the employee the appropriate leave certification form as designated by the department, and the written information outlined in the preceding paragraph.”

In subsection (a) of section 4 of chapter 175M, as so appearing, by inserting after the third paragraph the following paragraph:-

"When a covered contract worker requests leave under this chapter, or when the covered business entity acquires knowledge that a covered contractor worker’s leave may be for a qualifying reason under this chapter, the covered business entity must notify the worker of the worker’s eligibility to take leave under this chapter within five business days, absent extenuating circumstances, by giving the worker the appropriate leave certification form and the written information outlined in the preceding paragraph."