States Introducing Paid Family Medical Leave in 2025
Effective: Various
Multiple states are starting to implement Paid Family and Medical Leave laws. This follows in the footsteps of states like Colorado and California, who have already implemented PFML for employees to take.
Delaware
Contributions: January 1, 2025
Effective: January 1, 2025
Delaware passed a PFML law that requires covered employers and employees to start making contributions in order to fund the benefits, effective January 1st, 2025. The benefits become accessible to employees beginning January 1st, 2025.
Maine
Contributions: January 1, 2025
Effective: May 1, 2026
Similarly, Maine employers must make quarterly payroll contributions effective January 1st, 2025. PFML benefits start May 1st, 2026.
Maryland
Contributions: July 1, 2025
Effective: July 1, 2026
Maryland requires employers, employees, as well as participating self-employed individuals to make contributions to their state PFML program effective July 1st, 2025. The benefits begin July 1st, 2026, however anti-retaliation and notice laws are already in effect.
Minnesota
Contributions: January 1, 2026
Effective: January 1, 2026
Minnesota employers must start contributing and allowing employees to take PFML effective January 1st, 2026, however employers were already required to file the first of the quarterly wage detail reports that was made required by the PFML laws. By November 1st, 2025, antiretaliation and notice requirements take effect.
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