Are you a Maryland employer wondering what else you have to do before the end of the year? If so, you're like a lot of other small business owners. In this blog, you will learn about yet one more thing you'll need to know about before the end of this year.

So, what is it? A new Maryland law establishes a program called FAMLI. That's an acronym for the Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. What is FAMLI? It's a program sponsored by the State of Maryland that both employees and employers contribute to through payroll deductions and contributions.

Essentially, this law provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave to certain eligible employees. The good news for employers is that the paid leave doesn't have to come directly out of the employer's pocket. Instead, employees receive benefits through the state's insurance program. Eligible employees can receive up to $1,000 per week when they're out of work for an approved reason.

So, what types of leave does this cover?

FAMLI provides eligible Maryland workers with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for several reasons, including:

- Parental leave following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child.

- An employee's own serious health condition.

- Caring for a family member with a serious health condition.

- Certain urgent needs arising from a family member's military deployment.

Here in Maryland, we have a number of military bases nearby and many members of the armed services in our area. This program could be particularly helpful to those military families. There's a lot to know and understand about this new law. Please contact us if you have questions. We are happy to help.