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Maryland Paid Family Leave Will Soon Take Effect: Employer FAQs

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Maryland lawmakers passed a Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance law (FAMLI) several years ago, and the effective date is fast approaching – which means it’s time for employers to make sure they understand the current version...more

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New Year, New Massachusetts Employment Compliance Requirements

As employers plunge forward into the New Year, they are reminded that if they have any employees working in Massachusetts – in person or remotely – then they need to ensure their Massachusetts employees have been provided the...more

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Maine Adopts Final Rules for Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

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After multiple rounds of rulemaking that saw more than 1,600 comments submitted by nearly 600 individuals and businesses, the Maine Department of Labor, on December 4, 2024, approved and published the final rules for Maine’s...more

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Washington Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Premium Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits for 2025

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The Washington Employment Security Department has announced the Paid Family and Medical Leave 2025 premium rates and weekly benefit maximums. Beginning on January 1, 2025, the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave...more

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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: November 2024 End-of-Year Update

With the close of 2024 comes the 2025 notices, posters, and rate sheets from the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML). In addition, the fiscal year (FY) 2024 DFML annual report is now available with...more

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What You Need to Know About Maryland’s Proposed FAMLI Regulations

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Maryland’s Time to Care Act (TTCA), enacted more than two years ago and since amended twice, established a paid family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program for Maryland employees. The Maryland Department of Labor’s new...more

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Maine’s Mandatory Paid Leave Premiums Start in January: What Employers Must Know + Your 5-Step Action Plan

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While Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits won’t roll out until May 2026, the employer contribution requirements kick in this January. Starting in 2025, any employer with at least one employee in the...more

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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave: Contribution Rates and Benefit Amounts for 2025 Announced

The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (the “Department”) has announced what employers should anticipate for Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”) employer contribution rates and benefit amounts for 2025....more

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Massachusetts Announces 2025 Updates to Paid Family and Medical Leave and Other Benefit Programs: 4 Steps for Employers

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The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has announced important updates to state employment benefits for 2025. The State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) has increased modestly to $1,829.13 from...more

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Massachusetts Updates Paid Family and Medical Leave Contribution Rates, Maximum Weekly Benefits for 2025

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Each October 1st, the Department of Family and Medical Leave is required to update employer contribution rates and benefit amounts for the upcoming year. The change in benefit amounts is based on the average weekly wage in...more

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Major Maryland Employment Laws Going Into Effect October 1

A slew of new employment laws take effect Tuesday in Maryland related to job postings, wage statements, discrimination, prevailing wages and workplace fraud, among other topics....more

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Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Start Date for Payroll Withholdings and Quarterly Wage Reports Is January 1, 2025

The start date for payroll withholdings and submissions of quarterly wage reports under the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (MPFML) Program is January 1, 2025, leaving employers with a sense of urgency as the compliance...more

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Massachusetts High Court Sides with Employers: Benefit Accrual Not Required During Paid Family and Medical Leave

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In a rare win for Massachusetts employers, the Supreme Judicial Court just ruled that employers generally have no obligation to allow employees to continue accruing benefits, such as seniority, vacation, and sick time, while...more

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Mandatory PFML Requirements for Employers in the “Swamp” and “Rocky Mountain High”

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This month, in the final part of our Adams and Reese Paid Family and Medical Leave series, we examine highlights of the mandatory PFML laws in Colorado and the District of Columbia, two other jurisdictions within the Adams...more

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Maine DOL Issues Proposed Rules for Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

The Maine Department of Labor published proposed rules for Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Program on May 20, 2024, providing initial clarification for employers regarding covered employees, contribution...more

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Maine Paid Leave Insurance Fund Contributions to Begin in 2025, Rulemaking Process Imminent

Maine employers may be preparing to comply with Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program as required payroll contributions to the PFML Insurance Fund are set to begin on January 1, 2025, but questions remain as...more

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Governor Signs Sweeping Changes to Untangle Oregon’s Jumbled Leave Laws: Key Takeaways and a 5-Step Action Plan for Employers

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Governor Kotek signed a bill into law today harmonizing Oregon’s overlapping and confusing set of leave laws. The new framework distinguishes different types of leave events under the state’s various laws and stops those...more

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Massachusetts Revises Paid Family and Medical Leave Guidance to Provide More Discretion to Employers

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The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) is ringing in the new year with new, more employer-friendly guidance regarding an employee’s ability to use paid leave to “top up” Paid Family and Medical Leave...more

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Significant Change to Massachusetts PFML

Recent amendments to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law now allow employees to use accrued paid leave, such as sick time, vacation time and personal days, to supplement PFML benefits at any time during...more

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Significant Changes to Massachusetts Paid Family Leave Coming on November 1, 2023

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Beginning on November 1, 2023, employees receiving paid benefits under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law (PFML) can supplement, or “top off,” the state paid benefit with other accrued paid time off such as...more

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Massachusetts Department of Paid Family and Medical Leave Revises Guidance on Topping Off Benefits With Accrued Paid Leave

After several years of evolving guidance, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) has announced that starting November 1, 2023, employees who apply for paid family and medical leave (PFML) benefits...more

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MA Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Will Allow Employees to “Top Off” PFML Benefits with Accrued PTO

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The Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (“PFML”) has been amended to allow employees to “top off” their PFML benefits with accrued paid leave (such as vacation, sick time and/or other forms of PTO). The amendment...more

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Amendment to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law Will Allow Employees to “Top Off” PFML Benefits

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The Massachusetts paid Family and Medical Leave Law (“PFML”) has been amended to allow employees to “top off” their PFML benefits with accrued paid leave (such as vacation, sick time and/or other forms of PTO). The amendment...more

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Maine Enacts Expansive Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

Maine has become the latest state to enact a paid family and medical leave law. The law (as amended prior to enactment), which will cover all employers with one or more employees working in Maine, establishes a state-managed...more

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Paid Family and Medical Leave Continues to Expand in Several States

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Minnesota is the most recent state to enact a mandatory paid family and medical leave program, joining 11 other states and Washington D.C. in implementing paid leave laws. With a paid leave proposal being passed by the state...more

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