Events
Department of Family and Medical Leave Educational Session
Educational Session to answer employers’ questions about the new paid leave law For Massachusetts employers, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Advisory Group and Government Affairs Committee are pleased to offer an Educational[...]
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Educational Session to answer employers’ questions about the new paid leave law
For Massachusetts employers, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Advisory Group and Government Affairs Committee are pleased to offer an Educational Session on the new MA Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (MA PFML). This informative session will be put on by newly-established Department of Family and Medical Leave. The program will include an educational presentation from the Department as well as an opportunity for employers to ask questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to get informed about the steps you need to take as an employer to be compliant with the new law. As you are likely aware, the MA PFML applies to all Massachusetts employers regardless of size. This is a great opportunity to be able to ask questions.
Educational Session is free of charge to both members and non-members, registration is required as capacity is limited.
Statutory Regulations Released for Interagency Review of Complex Cases
On March 1, 2024, EOHHS and DESE released the long-awaited, final adoption of the regulations governing the Interagency Review of Complex Cases (published as 101 CMR 27.00). These regulations had been anticipated since the Massachusetts Legislature passed “An Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental Health” in August, 2022. The purpose of the law is the establishment of a team that will collaborate on complex cases where there is an urgent need to address a lack of consensus between state agencies about the service needs or placement of an individual. This replaces what was known as the Unified Planning Team, or “UPT”. The co-chairs of the IRT will be the secretary (or a designee) from EOHHS and the commissioner (or a designee) of DESE.
Statutory Regulations Released for Interagency Review of Complex Cases
On March 1, 2024, EOHHS and DESE released the long-awaited, final adoption of the regulations governing the Interagency Review of Complex Cases (published as 101 CMR 27.00). These regulations had been anticipated since the Massachusetts Legislature passed “An Act Addressing Barriers to Care for Mental Health” in August, 2022. The purpose of the law is the establishment of a team that will collaborate on complex cases where there is an urgent need to address a lack of consensus between state agencies about the service needs or placement of an individual. This replaces what was known as the Unified Planning Team, or “UPT”. The co-chairs of the IRT will be the secretary (or a designee) from EOHHS and the commissioner (or a designee) of DESE.