2025 Webinar: Preparing for 2026 – Mastering Maryland and Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs

Maryland and Maine are set to make their debut in the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) landscape in 2026, marking a significant expansion of these vital benefit programs across the nation. While these initiatives enhance support for employees, they also bring new layers of administrative complexity for multi-state employers. Preparing for these changes is crucial to ensure compliance, seamless implementation, and continued support for your workforce.

This session will guide you in navigating the introduction of PFML in Maryland and Maine. Join us to gain a deep understanding of the key components of these programs, including eligibility requirements, benefits and contribution structures, funding mechanisms, and state plan administration rules. We’ll also explore private plan options and considerations, as well as strategies for selecting the best path forward for your organization.

In addition, we’ll dive into practical benefit calculation examples and how the PFML benefit coordinates with other paid leave programs, giving you the tools you need to confidently integrate these programs into your organization. You’ll leave with actionable insights, an understanding of what’s needed for compliance, and the confidence to approach the 2026 go-live dates fully prepared. 

CEUs

This webinar qualifies for the following CEUs: 1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM. 

If you are not a DMEC member and need to record a CLMS CEU for attending this event, please contact Jai Hooker at jhooker@dmec.org for assistance.