employee benefits

Registration for Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program is officially open, and Governor Wes Moore is encouraging employers to register as soon as possible. 

Employers with at least one Maryland-based employee are required to register. Employers can register through the Maryland Department of Labor’s FAMLI portal. Employers will also need to inform the State whether they will participate in the State Plan or an approved private plan.… Continue Reading

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program is quickly approaching, bringing significant new obligations for employers of all sizes. Preparing for FAMLI will require coordination across human resources, payroll, benefits, and legal teams. Employers that plan now will be better positioned to meet the program’s requirements. 

On July 29, Ballard Spahr’s Labor and Employment Group hosted a webinar on FAMLI, to provide practical guidance on implementation strategies for employers. … Continue Reading

Maryland employers can now register early for the State’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program as part of the Maryland Department of Labor’s employer registration “soft launch.”

The soft launch gives employers an opportunity to create their FAMLI accounts, add team members, connect with third-party administrators, and provide feedback to the Department of Labor before registration opens to all employers on September 1, 2026.… Continue Reading

Recently, Ballard Spahr attorneys spoke about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on employee benefit plans and other issues important to employers. The webinar addressed measures that employers can consider and implement in response to these developments and the legal and practical issues they present.

Below you’ll find a link to a recording of the webinar and presentation slides.… Continue Reading