Signed legislation on April 15, 2026 by Governor Wes Moore requires all Maryland business owners (profit and non-for-profit) to provide paid family medical and leave (PFML) to all employees, full-time and part-time, whether you have 1 employee or 5000+ employees. Paycheck and company contributions to the state begin on January 1, 2027 with benefits starting January 3, 2028.
What Every Maryland Small Business Needs to Know About Maryland’s New PFML Law
Overview
Employer and employee contributions begin January 1, 2027 for Maryland’s paid family and medical leave law.
Beginning on January 3, 2028, Maryland workers will benefit with up to $1000 weekly for up to 12 consecutive weeks per year to care for themselves or a family member
Learn more about how Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave will effect your business and your employees.
Please view this short 4-minute video if you would like help navigating the PFML implementation for your business.
5 Key Take-Aways
There are NO exemptions regardless of company size, industry, or sector
Employees benefit up to 12 consecutive weeks paid time off for state-approved absences
FT and PT employees benefit AND employers MUST hold their jobs
Eligibility starts for employees having worked 680 hours anywhere in the state of MD
Any current/existing benefits employers offer that meet or exceed state requirements do NOT exempt the company
Supporting Documents for the FAMLI Bill 0275
Governor Hogan’s Veto Letter for FAMLI Bill SB0275
(April 2022)
Maryland Senators that Opposed Governor Hogan’s FAMLI Bill SB0275 Veto
(Yea = Opposed to the Veto; No = In Favor of the Veto)
Maryland Delegates that Opposed Governor Hogan’s FAMLI Bill SB0275 Veto
(Yea = Opposed to the Veto; No = In Favor of the Veto)
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