Transforming layer and mask in Photoshop CC

I've just upgraded to photoshop CC. I'm trying to resize (i.e. transform) a layer with a layer mask. I want to transform them together (the layer is linked to mask as it usually would vein this case). But when I transform it the layer gets resized independently from the mask, it's acting as if the layer and the mask are unlinked. If I click on the layer mask and resize, the same thing happens - it resizes independently of the layer itself. Why is this happening? And how do I now resize and layer and it's mask together??

Have you tried converting that layer to a Smart Object and then resizing? (right click>Convert to Smart Object)

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