Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave

July 8, 2021

As of July 8, 2021, Massachusetts is accepting employers’ applications to reimburse their costs in granting emergency paid sick leave. The COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Program is in effect from May 28, 2021 – September 30, 2021, and requires employers to grant employees paid leave for COVID-related sickness, quarantine, and vaccination. In order to be reimbursed, employers must apply to the state, and provide information regarding the employee’s sick leave. The application will close September 30, 2021 or when the $75 million in program funds have been exhausted.


Employers can access the application now at the Department of Revenue’s MassTaxConnect website.


For any questions or concerns regarding MA Emergency Paid Sick Leave, please contact the attorneys at The Royal Law Firm at (413) 586-2288.

Royal Attorneys Secure Summary Judgment at Massachusetts Appeals Court

December 5, 2025
Our attorneys successfully obtained summary judgment in favor of the Defendant from the Massachusetts Appeals Court in a Wage Act and contract dispute. The Complainant alleged entitlement to a substantial variable compensation award following resignation. We demonstrated that the compensation plan made such awards discretionary and contingent on continued employment at the time of payout. The Appeals Court agreed, finding that the award did not constitute wages under the Wage Act and that the Defendant acted lawfully in denying payment. All claims were dismissed in their entirety.

Amy Royal Named 2025 Super Lawyer!

By The Royal Law Firm • November 5, 2025
Attorney Amy Royal has once again been selected as a Super Lawyer ! As published by Super Lawyers Amy B. Royal is a top-rated attorney, with her firm headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts. Providing legal representation in the New England states and New York, for a variety of different issues, Amy Royal was selected to Super Lawyers for 2014 - 2016, 2019 - 2025. Attorneys like Amy B. Royal are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession. Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.