Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker recently signed legislation requiring employers to provide COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave ("COVID-19 EPSL") to employees who are unable to.
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On May 28, President Biden released his $6 trillion budget proposal for the 2022
fiscal year. While final spending decisions are decided by
Congress, the president s budget submission typically provides
a general idea of where the administration s priorities lie.
President Biden s budget includes two major proposals:
the American Jobs Plan, which calls for new
spending on infrastructure projects, and the American Families
Plan, which calls for additional aid to low- and middle-income
families.
In addition to the labor and employment initiatives within these
proposals, the president s budget includes funding boosts to
Effective May 28, 2021, Massachusetts employers are required to provide paid leave for employees who are unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19 ("COVID Leave").