​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT US

Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) is the newest division within Maryland's Departm​​​ent of Labor.

FAMLI is working to create Maryland's paid family and medical leave system! ​​


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Important note

The Maryland General Assembly recently passed a bill to establish new implementation dates for Maryland’s paid family and medical leave insurance program:

  • ​​payroll deductions will begin January 1, 2027
  • benefits will become available by January 3, 2028​
This will require changes to the information presented on this site​.​

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​Mission

We make sure Maryland workers get paid when they need time to care for themselves and their families.

Vision​

Maryland workers, families, and employers thrive even during life’s most vulnerable moments.​​​

Latest news:​

Press release: ​Maryland Department of Labor Proposes Extending Implementation Timeline for Family and Medical Leave Insurance Following Federal Actions Impacting Workers, Employers​

Press release: ​Maryland Department of Labor Takes Major First Step in Making Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance a Reality for 2.5 Million Workers

Press release: ​Maryland Department of Labor announces contribution rate for the forthcoming Family and Medical Leave Insurance system

Press release: ​Elliot Schreur Joins the Maryla​nd Department of Labor as Assistant Secretary for Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Contact us:

paid.leave@maryland.gov​​​​​​​​

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