Are you ready to implement the Family and Medical Leave Act on Oct 1? If any of these apply to you - you need to take action or contact your payroll company.
More info available at mass.gov

Who is a Covered Individual Under the Law?
Generally, a worker qualifies as a covered individual and may be eligible for paid family and medical leave if:
• S/he is paid wages by a Massachusetts employer; or
• S/he resides in Massachusetts and is paid for contract services by a Massachusetts entity that is required
to report payment for services on IRS Form 1099-MISC for more than 50 percent of its workforce; or
• S/he is a self-employed individual who resides in Massachusetts and chooses to opt-in to the program.