MA H2136

Reduces the retaliation protection window under Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law from 6 months to 3 months after an employee takes leave or returns to work

Eliminates the legal presumption that adverse employer actions within the protected period constitute retaliation against employees who used PFML benefits

Removes the requirement that employers must provide "clear and convincing evidence" to rebut allegations of retaliation related to PFML usage

Amends Chapter 175M, Section 9 of the General Laws governing the state's paid family and medical leave program