It may seem like a small step, but it is very mighty because often our previous laws need to catch up with the world that we’re in today,” said Rep. Emilie Krasnow, the bill’s lead sponsor.

Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland employers who are covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are no longer required to comply with the state’s unpaid parental leave law.

When I was pregnant, a childcare director recommended I take as much leave as possible. I had four months of paid leave and negotiated two more months of unpaid ... take as much parental leave ...

Millions of people will be able to get sick pay from the first day they are ill and claim unpaid parental leave as soon as they start a job, in a major overhaul of workers' rights. However ...