The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law (“PFML”) has been a source of both confusion and compliance headaches for employers. While the law provides critical protections for employees who need time away from work for qualifying medical and family reasons, employers frequently stumble when trying to comply with the law. Below, we examine the

If you manage employees, you’ve faced FMLA requests that raise questions about compliance. The American Bar Association’s 2025 FMLA litigation summary reveals four key trends that should inform how you handle employee leave.

Interference Claims: Granting Leave Does Not End Your Obligations

A recurring pattern emerged in 2025: courts rejected the argument that providing an