Key Changes for 2026
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Delaware Paid Leave Benefits Begin
Delaware's paid family and medical leave program begins paying benefits.
Effective: January 1, 2026States: Delaware
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Maryland FAMLI Benefits Begin
Maryland Time to Care Act begins paying benefits to eligible workers.
Effective: January 1, 2026States: Maryland
Federal Updates
FMLA Anniversary
Continued enforcement of FMLA provisions with potential regulatory updates.
Paid Leave Discussions
Ongoing federal discussions about national paid family leave program.
State Updates
Delaware
- *Paid family and medical leave benefits active
- *Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying reasons
Maryland
- *Time to Care Act benefits begin
- *Wage replacement benefits for family and medical leave
California
- *Continued program administration
- *Potential benefit adjustments
Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Check your state's labor department for complete requirements.
Action Items for 2026
- highEnsure Delaware PFML compliance and benefit administrationby January 1, 2026
- highImplement Maryland FAMLI benefit proceduresby January 1, 2026
- mediumReview all state paid leave programs for updatesby Q1 2026
- lowMonitor federal paid leave legislationby Ongoing
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