Maine
Maine has recently passed legislation joining 15 other states requiring paid medical leave (PML) and paid family leave (PFL) income replacement benefits for eligible workers who need time off from work for qualifying reasons.
Learn more about your state rules and eligibility.
All employers are covered except the federal government, tribes and self employed.
Employers may use the state or a private state-approved plan.
The contribution rate will be determined during rulemaking but cannot exceed the maximum 1% of total taxable wage base.
Individuals who have earned at least six times the state average weekly wage in wages subject to premiums during the individual’s base period.
Caring for a family member, bonding, medical, qualifying exigency, military caregiver and safe leave.
Job protection is included if an employee has been employed with their current employer for 120 days.
Employees will receive 90% of their average weekly wage on a sliding scale.
Contributions for the program begin January 01, 2025
Benefits begin May 01, 2026
Visit Maine’s website for additional details
Unum is committed to working toward solutions to assist our clients with employees in Maine. We will provide updates on our offering as more information about the program becomes available.
Reach out to our sales team to learn more about state PFML and absence management solutions from Unum.
