Attention Maine employers:
Starting May 1, 2026, benefits become available to Maine employees under the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. Maine’s PFML law provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for medical, bonding, family care, and safety needs. PFML applies to the majority of employers regardless of size and is funded through payroll contributions by both employers and employees. Similar to PFML programs in other states, employees receive partial wage replacement based on earnings and have the right to job reinstatement after taking leave.