This week, we explore the latest changes in state-level family and medical leave laws and how employers can stay compliant.

How to Stay Compliant with 2026 State Family and Medical Leave Laws

A wave of changes to state-level family and medical leave laws, set to take effect in 2026 and beyond—along with recent expansions—is adding to the already-complex patchwork of family and medical leave regulations across the country.

In this episode of Employment Law This Week, Epstein Becker Green attorney Eric I. Emanuelson, Jr., breaks down what’s changing and how employers can prepare.

What Employers Need to Know:

• New Programs: Delaware, Minnesota, and Maine are rolling out benefits in 2026, while Maryland’s program is delayed until 2028.
• Expanded Coverage: States such as Washington and Colorado are broadening definitions of “family member” and adding new qualifying reasons for leave.
• Employer To-Dos: Review policies, update notices, and coordinate with payroll teams to ensure compliance.

• How to Stay Compliant with 2026 State Family and Medical Leave Laws

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