Advocates relieved, businesses concerned about long-awaited launch of paid leave

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 1,521

Last Updated: 5 hours, 21 minutes ago

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State officials announced the launch Tuesday of the long-awaited family leave policy that will let Marylanders take up to 12 weeks of paid leave to nurture a newborn baby, take care of loved ones or manage their own significant medical challenges.

Starting Tuesday, employers in Maryland are expected to register with the state to declare how they plan to provide the new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) benefit required by state law, either by …

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