Four more states are set to join the paid family and medical leave (PFML) landscape by 2026, broadening the reach of these vital benefit programs across the nation. However, this expansion also presents a heightened level of administrative intricacy for employers operating across multiple states.

In this session, our aim was to equip employers with the knowledge needed to effectively navigate this evolving landscape. We delved into an exploration of various aspects of each program, including benefits and contribution regulations, options for program funding, nuances of private plan adherence, and strategies for managing timelines amidst rulemaking processes, state plan pre-funding requirements, and critical employer decision milestones.