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Maryland’s General Assembly passed several employment laws that are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2024. Areas of change include paid family leave, posting salary ranges and pay rate notifications, and an expansion of the anti-discrimination law. Additionally, new limitations on noncompete agreements for healthcare providers take effect on July 1, 2025. Below are key provisions, dates, and takeaways to ensure employers comply with the new mandates.

The Essentials

Paid Family Leave Insurance Program

Maryland legislators passed SB0485, a law modifying the timeline and deadlines for the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (“FAMLI”), a program first established in a 2022 bill. FAMLI is an insurance program where employers and workers make contributions into a fund administered by the State. Alternatively, an employer may apply to use a commercial or self-insured plan. The FAMLI program will cover all Maryland employers with at least one employee and is funded by contributions from employers and employees. SB0485 becomes effective October 1, 2024.

Who is Impacted?

• Employers: Two classes of Maryland employers exist for the purposes of FAMLI. Employers with less than 15 employees are not required to make contributions, but their employees will be required to contribute, as explained below. Employers with at least 15 employees requires contributions from both employers and employees.
• Employees: All Maryland employees are required to contribute to FAMLI...

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