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Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) benefits will begin January 1, 2026.

PFML allows for paid medical leave for an employee’s own illness, injury or disability. Family leave covers parental leave for bonding, caring for a sick family member, qualifying military exigencies, or caring for an injured service member. Contributions will begin on October 1, 2024.

• Up to 12 weeks of paid leave in a benefit year
• An additional 12 weeks of leave in the same benefit year if:
• an employee takes bonding leave and then becomes eligible for medical leave; or
• an employee takes medical leave and then becomes eligible for bonding leave
• Up to 90% salary replacement with a maximum benefit of $1,000
• A minimum benefit of $50

A private plan is allowed under the law.