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On April 8, Maryland enacted House Bill 102, further postponing the implementation of the state’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. This latest delay, recommended by the Maryland Department of Labor, is intended to provide employers and employees with additional time to prepare for the program’s requirements. House Bill 102 marks the third consecutive year that the launch of Maryland’s FAMLI program has been delayed. In addition to the new timeline, the legislation revises several key aspects of the program, including definitions, contribution rates, reporting requirements, and introduces new provisions for self-employed individuals. Overview of Maryland’s FAMLI Program The FAMLI program is designed to provide eligible employees with paid leave benefits for a variety of family and medical reasons, including: To welcome a child into their home, including through adoption and foster care. To care for themselves if they have a serious health condition. To care for a fami...

  The Maryland Department of Labor is proposing delaying implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program . Under the new recommended plan, payroll deductions would begin January 1, 2027 and benefits would become available on January 1, 2028. This proposed change will need to be approved by the General Assembly. In light of the anticipated delay, MDOL will halt any previously announced regulatory timelines for FAMLI. Read more about the potential delays here:  Delays Ahead: Maryland DOL Proposes Pushing Back FAMLI Program Implementation by 18 Months . Source(s):  McGinley, K. A. (2025, February 26).  Maryland DOL Proposes Delaying FAMLI Program . Disability, Leave & Health Management Blog. https://www.disabilityleavelaw.com/2025/02/articles/fmla/maryland-dol-proposes-delaying-famli-program/ ‌

  Takeaways Maryland’s paid family and medical leave insurance law applies to all employers with employees in Maryland: payroll deductions will start July 1, 2025, and benefits will be available beginning July 1, 2026. The Maryland Department of Labor published proposed regulations to implement the state’s paid family and medical leave insurance program.  The proposed regulations include important information about employer responsibilities, employee eligibility and benefits, the claims process, equivalent private insurance plans, coordination with other benefits, and other compliance requirements. Related links Proposed Regulations New Paid Family Leave Laws Sprout in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia Region  Article Maryland’s Department of Labor (MDOL) has released  proposed regulations  to implement the state’s  paid family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) law . The FAMLI law will provide benefits to workers in the state who take leave from em...