Massachusetts PFML: 0.88% rate for 2027, with the employer share shifting from medical to family leave
- Jurisdiction
- Massachusetts
- Topic
- Paid leave
- Effective date
- 2027-01-01
- Who it covers
- Massachusetts employers (25+ covered individuals pay an employer share)
- Status
- Verified against an official source
The law, summarized
- DFML page updated October 1, 2026: for 2027, up to 40% of the family leave contribution (0.28%) and up to 100% of the medical leave contribution (0.18%) can be withheld from workers.
- Employers with 25+ covered individuals pay the remaining 60% of the family leave contribution (0.42%).
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice
Who should act: Massachusetts payroll teams. Re-map the PFML withholding split for 2027 even though the total rate is unchanged. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.
Generated 2026-10-25T13:00-05:00
Official sources
- www.mass.govhttps://www.mass.gov/info-details/paid-family-and-medical-leave-employer-contribution-rates-and-calculator