Nearly 280 individuals gave comment on revised Paid Family and Medical Leave Rules

October 3, 2024

For Immediate Release: October 3, 2024

Nearly 280 individuals gave comment on revised Paid Family and Medical Leave Rules

The second public comment period ran from August 28-September 30

AUGUSTA - The second public comment period for the proposed rules for Maine's new Paid Family and Medical Leave program has ended, with the Maine Department of Labor receiving close to 600 comments from about 280 individuals, both employers and workers, in a variety of sectors within Maine's economy.

During the first round of public comment, the Department received over 1,000 comments from nearly 300 individuals.

"Thank you to everyone who took the time and effort to submit comments," said Luke Monahan, Director of Paid Family and Medical Leave. "Your feedback will help us continue to develop this new program in a way that best serves the people of Maine."

The Department will now review and consider all comments submitted by the public. The final rule for the program is required to be adopted by the Department by January 1, 2025.

The Department will continue to update its Paid Family and Medical Leave website whenever new information is available: https://www.maine.gov/paidleave/

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