Maryland
Complete guide to Maryland leave laws including the new FAMLI paid family leave program and sick leave requirements. Updated 2025.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory vacation requirement
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 5
Statutory pay: Regular rate of pay (employers with 15+ employees)
Eligibility: 1-14 employees: Up to 40 hours unpaid, 15+ employees: Up to 40 hours paid, Accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks FAMLI (starting 2026)
Paternity: 12 weeks FAMLI (starting 2026)
Adoption: 12 weeks FAMLI (starting 2026)
Shared leave: Each parent gets own entitlement
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Flexible Leave Act: Use accrued paid leave (paid)
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Voting Time: 2 hours (paid)
Domestic Violence Leave: Can use sick leave (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain sick leave records for 3 years, Track FAMLI contributions (starting 2024)
Employer notice: Provide notice of sick leave rights
Employee notice: 7 days notice for foreseeable leave
Penalties: Sick leave violations: $1,000 per employee per violation, Retaliation: Additional penalties
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Maryland Day: 2025-03-25
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Frequently asked questions
What is Maryland FAMLI?
The Time to Care Act (FAMLI) creates a paid family and medical leave program. Contributions begin October 2024, with benefits of up to 12 weeks paid leave available starting January 2026.
How much sick leave do Maryland employees get?
Employees accrue 1 hour per 30 hours worked. For employers with 15+ employees, up to 40 hours is paid. For smaller employers, it can be unpaid.
How will Maryland FAMLI benefits work?
Starting 2026, eligible employees can receive up to 90% of their wages for up to 12 weeks for bonding, family care, or their own serious health condition.
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