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Register your business with FAMLI
The State's two registration pages give no deadline for existing employers (read Oct 8, 2026); the Governor's release (Sep 1, 2026) asks employers to register as soon as possible.
Maryland FAMLI — Understand employer registration · checked Oct 8, 2026
- Open nowNext datecloses Nov 15, 2026 · 36 days left
Declaration of Intent for a private plan closes
Optional. Only if you want a private plan: meet a licensed agent, get the consultation form signed, file in your FAMLI account.
Who can help? Insurance agents and brokers →Maryland FAMLI — Understand your plan · checked Oct 8, 2026
- 82 days left
Give employees notice before the first deduction
One pay period before your first 2027 payday. The State's sample notice is not published yet; check the FAMLI employers page.
Who can help? Employment attorneys → · PEOs →Maryland FAMLI — For employers · checked Oct 8, 2026
- in 83 days
Payroll deductions start
Withhold 0.45% from wages paid on or after this date. Ask your payroll provider now for the page that says it handles Maryland FAMLI.
Who can help? Payroll providers →Maryland FAMLI — Make contributions · checked Oct 8, 2026
- 202 days left
First quarterly report and payment
File the wage-and-hour report and pay, online. Fill in the 'Total employee headcount' field (Maryland and elsewhere) or the State does not treat you as a small employer.
Who can help? CPA firms → · Payroll providers →Maryland FAMLI — Submit quarterly reports · checked Oct 8, 2026
- in 264 days
Notices for all employers begin
At hire, every year, on a leave request, when you know the leave qualifies, and 30 days before a plan change.
Who can help? Employment attorneys →Maryland FAMLI — For employers · checked Oct 8, 2026
- 356 days left
Private-plan applications due
Only for employers that filed a Declaration of Intent. Yearly fee $100 to $1,000 by size.
Who can help? Insurance agents and brokers → · Employment attorneys →Maryland FAMLI — Understand your plan · checked Oct 8, 2026
- 387 days left
The State sets the 2028 contribution rate
Nothing to do now. When we record the announced rate, the calculator uses it.
Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 8.3-601 · checked Oct 8, 2026
- in 448 days
Benefits start
Employees can claim paid leave. Job-protection and claim questions start here.
Who can help? Employment attorneys → · PEOs →Maryland FAMLI — About the program · checked Oct 8, 2026
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- Maryland FAMLI — For employers — checked Oct 8, 2026
- Maryland FAMLI — Understand employer registration — checked Oct 8, 2026
- Maryland FAMLI — Understand your plan — checked Oct 8, 2026
- Maryland FAMLI — Make contributions — checked Oct 8, 2026
- Maryland FAMLI — Submit quarterly reports — checked Oct 8, 2026