Navigating and Implementing Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

Navigating and Implementing Maine’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program

November 12, 2025

12:00-1:15 PM

Via Zoom

Description: Jack Bjorn will provide a comprehensive overview of the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Act, including an updated summary of the law, the Final Rule, and additional guidance and resources published by the Maine Department of Labor. Jack will discuss the requirements and implementation of the program, as well as considerations for advising employers on how to comply with the PFML law, state and federal unpaid family and medical leave laws, and other leave requirements, such as those under the ADA or specific employer policies. Attendees will learn how to effectively advise employers and employees about the PFML program and how to prepare for overlapping leave eligibility requirements once PFML benefits begin to be paid in 2026.

Speaker: Jack Bjorn practices in Pierce Atwood’s Employment Practice Group. Jack is experienced in various aspects of labor and employment law, including statutory and regulatory compliance, employer policies and procedures, and claims before the Maine Human Rights Commission and other state and federal agencies. Jack regularly assists clients with general employment compliance issues such as employee handbooks, family and medical leave, employment contracts, wage and hour issues, employee disciplinary matters, and labor negotiations.

This program is pending one hour of general CLE credit.  

Zoom credentials will be emailed to attendees one day before the program.