PFML PART 2-Caring for a Family Member with a Serious Health Condition

Posted on January 14, 2022

Most benefits offered under Massachusetts’ Paid Family Medical Leave (“PFML”) went into effect January 1, 2021. Beginning July 1, eligible employees may now apply for benefits (including up to 12 weeks of leave) to care for a family member with a serious health condition. For the purpose of PFML’s leave to care...

Getting to “Normal” – COVID-19 Vaccinations: Vol. 1 Historical Vaccination Mandates

Posted on March 5, 2021

There is a lot of excitement about the release of various vaccines for the novel coronavirus and getting back to “normal.” However, there has been less discussion about what will happen on the road to “normal” – including implementation of the vaccines and whether there is significant appetite for taking the vaccine....

Everything You Need to Know About Massachusetts’ New Paid Family Medical Leave Act

Posted on February 11, 2021

Beginning January 1, 2021, Massachusetts employees are eligible for a new state-offered benefit granting up to 26 weeks of job protected leave for medical and family reasons. Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) is a benefit separate from the federal government’s Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and any benefits offered by an employer....

Does Your Company Need an Employee Handbook?

Posted on June 14, 2018

Despite the critical role that the human resources function plays in companies of all sizes, HR personnel and departments are all too often overlooked when a company is uating its priorities and resource allocation. One frequently overlooked tool, which is available at a relatively low cost, is the employee handbook. Many companies lack...

2017 Year In Review

Posted on January 11, 2018

Dear Clients and Friends, Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year!
In case you missed it last year, here are some of KCL’s 2017 highlights. Notable KCL Wins Board of Medicine Reverses Itself, Grants Andrew Hyams’ Client a Full Medical License | Attorneys: Andrew...