The Maryland General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 7. Unlike previous years’ editions, this session ended up being a relatively positive one for employers.

Although many concerning bills were proposed (e.g., increased minimum wage, an increased salary level for overtime exemptions, expansion of the Workplace Fraud Act to include all employers, harassment reporting and training requirements, etc.), there were only three employment-related bills that passed: another delay to the forthcoming paid family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program, an expansion of protections for military service members and their families, and a clarification of the definition of “employer” under Maryland’s Parental Leave Act.

Quick Hits

• The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation delaying the implementation of the paid family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program, with contributions starting on January 1, 2027, and benefits beginning by January 3, 2028.
• The Employment and Insurance Equality for Service Members Act would expand employment protections to include all uniformed services and reserve components, effective October 1, 2025.
• Legislation amending the Parental Leave Act to clarify that employers covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act are excluded from the definition of “employer,” effective October 1, 2025, passed the General Assembly.
• Maryland Governor Wes Moore is not expected to veto the bills.

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