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Employers with employees in Maryland need to be aware of delays in the implementation of Maryland’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.  The new timeline is discussed in our article  New Dates Announced for Maryland’s Delayed FAMLI Program . We are monitoring these developments closely.   Source(s): McGinley, K. A. (2025, April 11).  Maryland FAMLI Program Delayed . Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog. https://www.disabilityleavelaw.com/2025/04/articles/fmla/maryland-famli-program-delayed/ New Dates Announced for Maryland’s Delayed FAMLI Program - Jackson Lewis . (2025, April 10). Jackson Lewis. https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/new-dates-announced-marylands-delayed-famli-program ‌ ‌

  Starting July 1, 2026,  Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) law   will provide up to twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave, with the possibility of an additional twelve weeks of paid parental leave, through a state-run program . Contributions from employers and employees to fund the program will begin July 1, 2025, and the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) is currently in the process of d eveloping regulations to implement this law. Quick Hits The Maryland Department of Labor has taken an extensive approach to rulemaking for the FAMLI program, including public engagement sessions and multiple iterations of draft and proposed regulations, with the latest section on dispute resolution now open for public comment. Proposed regulations for Maryland’s FAMLI program cover claims and dispute resolution, detailing procedures for benefit claims, employer responses, and appeals, while also highlighting significant employer concerns such as limited opti...