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Maryland Department Of Labor Family and Medical Leave Insurance

ABOUT US

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

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

Important note

The Maryland Department of Labor (MD Labor) recently proposed extending the timeline for implementation of the FAMLI program.

Under the new recommended plan:

payroll deductions would begin January 1, 2027
benefits would become available on January 1, 2028

This change will require legislative action by the General Assembly in the coming weeks and will require changes to the information presented on this site.

In anticipation of the extended timeline, we will be pausing any announced regulatory timelines including the process for applying to use a private plan, originally scheduled to begin in May 2025.

In the meantime, we know you may have questions about how this will impact you.

To stay up to date on the latest information, please sign up for our email list. For additional context about the delay, please read our recent release.

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 Maryland Department of Labor as Assistant Secretary for Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Contact us:

paid.leave@maryland.gov

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