Paid family and medical leave (PFML) used to mean one or two states. Today it means 16 jurisdictions, each running its own program on its own timeline. Delaware, Maine, and Minnesota all launched benefits in 2026. Virginia just became the first Southern state to pass mandatory PFML, with contributions starting in 2028. More than a dozen additional states have active legislation under consideration.
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Delaware, Maine, and Minnesota just launched paid family and medical leave. More states are coming. Is your program ready?
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