The Maryland Department of Labor is proposing delaying implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Under the new recommended plan, payroll deductions would begin January 1, 2027 and benefits would become available on January 1, 2028. This proposed change will need to be approved by the General Assembly. In light of the
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More Changes to Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a bill that further delays implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (also known as the Time to Care Act).
In 2022, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (“Program”). Under the Program, Maryland workers will receive up to 12 weeks of…
Maryland Modifies, Delays Implementation of Its Paid Leave Program
By Kathleen A. McGinley & Andrew Will on
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an amendment (Senate Bill 828) modifying the 2022 law that established the state’s paid leave system, the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program.
The Time to Care Act establishes an insurance-like program for paid leave. Employees and employers will contribute to a shared fund, which will generally pay…
Get Ready for Maryland’s New Employment Laws Going into Effect October 1
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New Maryland laws governing the workplace will take effect on October 1, 2019. These laws:
- Amend the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA) with respect to harassment claims and with respect to the definition of “employee”;
- Require unpaid leave and provide additional protections for employees serving as organ or bone marrow donors;
- Promote gender diversity
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