Presentation on the Time to Care Act

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Join Us for an Important Presentation on the Time to Care Act
 
Attention all business owners and managers! The State of Maryland is hosting a vital presentation on the Time to Care Act, which affects all businesses with employees. This session will provide crucial insights on how this legislation impacts your organization and what you need to do to stay compliant.

This is a must-attend event for anyone responsible for managing HR, payroll, or compliance within their company. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead of the changes and ensure your business is prepared.
 

The Maryland General Assembly recently passed modifications to the Time to Care Act of 2022 (SB 275/HB8). Maryland is the 12^th state (including DC) to institute a paid family and medical leave act. This act established the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) division under the Maryland Department of Labor. According to the Maryland DOL, FAMLI “will ensure that workers in Maryland have access to paid leave when they need to be away from work to care for themselves or a family member.”

The Time to Care Act provides 12 weeks of paid leave per year for any covered reason, including:

• Caring for or bonding with a newborn child or a child recently adopted, fostered, or in kinship care
• Caring for a family member with a serious health condition
• Attending to the employee's own serious health condition that prevents the employee from performing their job
• Caring for a next of kin military service member with a serious health condition resulting from military service
• Attending to quality military exigencies

While employees are generally restricted to 12 weeks of paid leave per year, employees may in some cases receive up to 24 weeks of paid leave per year. An employee may take up to 12 additional weeks of paid parental leave in addition to 12 weeks of paid leave for other reasons in a single year.