Maryland’s Impending FAMLI Program: What Employers Need to Know Now
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...