Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML)
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Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML)
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The Department of Family and Medical Leave oversees the Commonwealth’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. This program provides temporary income replacement to eligible workers who are welcoming a new child into their family, are struck by a serious illness or injury, need to take care of an ill or ailing relative, and for certain military considerations.
IRS issues extension of PFML tax ruling
Please be advised that DFML will delay its implementation of certain portions of the tax withholding and reporting requirements outlined in IRS Revenue Ruling 2025-4 due to new guidance issued by the IRS. On December 19, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued IRS Notice 2026-6 which extends the implementation transition period provided to state paid family and medical leave programs and employers for an additional year.
Learn more about how this impacts employers in Massachusetts
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Employee toolkit 
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How PFML is different than FMLA
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Calculate your PFML benefits 
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PFML Overview & Benefits
Learn About PFML for Employees Learn About PFML for Employers Learn About PFML for Health Care Providers Insurance carriers' guide to PFML Create an employee account or log in Create an employer account or log in
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Get answers to your questions in English, Español, and Português. Interpretation services for up to 240+ languages are also available.(833) 344-7365
Department of Family and Medical Leave - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fraud Reporting Hotline:(857) 366-7201
Department of Family and Medical Leave - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Intermittent Leave Hours Reporting Line:857-972-9256
Department of Family and Medical Leave - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For questions about contributions and exemptions:(617) 466-3950
Department of Revenue - Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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