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  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/ ‌

  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...