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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
Oregon rang in the New Year with changes to regulations governing Paid Leave Oregon (PLO). The Oregon Employment Department (OED) issued modestly revised regulations (Rules) addressing a wide range of issues, including notice for intermittent leave, limitations on leave taken before the adoption or foster placement of a child, employer equivalent plans, PLO benefits and contributions, and appeals.… Continue Reading
Minnesota’s Paid Leave Program (often referred to as Minnesota Paid Leave) officially took effect on January 1, 2026, creating a statewide paid family and medical leave benefit for most employees working in Minnesota. The law provides partial wage replacement and job protection for qualifying family and medical events.
Key features of the law include:
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed into law three bills that create new obligations for Minnesota employers.
First, on May 24, 2023, Governor Walz signed a labor appropriations bill prohibiting the use of covenants not to compete against Minnesota employees and employers, with very limited exceptions involving the sale or dissolution of a business.… Continue Reading
On Monday of last week, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law the “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” (Act) which establishes a minimum paid leave standard for all workers in Illinois, with the exception of certain railway, construction, and student employees. Starting January 1, 2024, employees who work within the geographical boundaries of the state of Illinois will accrue a minimum of one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked.… Continue Reading
