In conjunction with the issuance of final regulations to implement the forthcoming paid family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) has also completely revamped its FAMLI website to provide new and useful resources for employers (and others).

Quick Hits

• Beginning no later than January 3, 2028, eligible Maryland employees will be entitled to up to twenty-four weeks of paid family and medical leave for certain specified reasons.
• The MDOL’s FAMLI Division has significantly overhauled its website to provide new and expanded guidance to employers and employees in advance of the start of the paid family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program.
• The FAMLI Division’s employer-focused resources include dedicated webpages, downloadable FAQ documents, and direct contact information, all of which are designed to walk employers through every phase of implementation.

A FAMLI Refresher

In 2022, Maryland enacted the FAMLI program to provide most employees with up to twelve weeks of paid family and medical leave, and a possible additional twelve weeks of parental leave. The details of the program are set forth in our article, Maryland’s FAMLI Program, Part I: An Overview of the Law. Funding for the program through employer and employee contributions will begin on January 1, 2027, and benefits will be available no later than January 3, 2028. The MDOL recently issued extensive final regulations to implement the program, which we discuss...

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