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What Every MD Small Business Needs to Know About FAMLI

Your business WILL be impacted!

Overview

Maryland is preparing to launch a paid family and medical leave system! When the program launches, workers will be able to take time away from work to care for themselves or a family member and still be paid up to $1000 a week for up to 12 weeks.

Learn more about how this legislation will impact Employers and Employees:

Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI Bill SB0275)

Details about FAMLI are provided in this article
Authored by Janelle Gardiner, Owner, JAG Consulting, LLC

https://thebaynet.com/marylands-famli-program-a-looming-burden-for-small-businesses/

Brief Overview from 11/4/25 County Commissioners Public Forum
(Scroll down to the Maryland Paid Family Leave (FAMLI) section)

https://thebaynet.com/residents-raise-wide-ranging-concerns-at-st-marys-county-public-forum/

5 Key Take-Aways

  1. There are NO exemptions regardless of company size

  2. Employees benefit up to 12 consecutive weeks paid time off for state-approved absences

  3. FT and PT employees benefit AND employers MUST hold their jobs

  4. Eligibility starts for employees having worked 680 hours (just under 4 months)

  5. Any current/existing benefits employers offer that meet or exceed state requirements do NOT exempt the company

Supporting Documents for the FAMLI Bill 0275