Massachusetts Small Necessities Leave Act

MGL c. 149, § 52D(b) the Small Necessities Leave Act (SNLA)
SNLA allows employees who qualify under the federal family and medical leave act to take off up to 24 hours in a 12 month period for:

  • your child's school activities, such as parent-teacher conferences
  • your child's medical appointments
  • your elderly relative's medical appointments or appointments for other professional services related to the elder's care, such as interviewing at nursing or group homes

Please reference the Commonwealth of Massachusetts SNLA webpage for additional details and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.