2025 Leave Law Compliance Guide

Complete guide to leave law changes and compliance requirements for 2025, including new state programs and expanded benefits.

Key Changes for 2025

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Minnesota Paid Leave Benefits Begin

Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program begins paying benefits after contribution period.

Effective: January 1, 2025States: Minnesota
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Delaware Paid Leave Contributions

Delaware employers begin making contributions to the new paid family and medical leave program.

Effective: January 1, 2025States: Delaware
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Maryland FAMLI Contributions

Maryland Time to Care Act contributions begin for employers with 15+ employees.

Effective: July 1, 2025States: Maryland

Federal Updates

FMLA Electronic Posting

DOL guidance on electronic FMLA posting requirements for remote workers.

ADA Accommodation Updates

New guidance on reasonable accommodations including leave as accommodation.

State Updates

California

  • *Potential expansion of California Family Rights Act
  • *Paid sick leave continuation

New York

  • *Paid Family Leave benefit percentage maintained at 67%
  • *Updated maximum weekly benefit

Minnesota

  • *Paid family and medical leave benefits begin
  • *Up to 12 weeks for family leave, 12 weeks for medical

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Check your state's labor department for complete requirements.

Action Items for 2025

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    Register for Minnesota PFML if you have MN employeesby January 1, 2025
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    Prepare for Delaware PFML contributionsby January 1, 2025
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    Register for Maryland FAMLIby July 1, 2025
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    Review remote worker FMLA notice complianceby Ongoing

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