About the program Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will help workers balance their jobs with important family and health needs. Starting in 2028, eligible workers can take paid time off to care for themselves or loved ones—without worrying about losing their job. How it will work When benefits become available, FAMLI will provide up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid leave annually, with benefits of up to $1,000 per week. FAMLI covers important lif

Beginning July 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase from $17.95 per hour to $18.40 per hour for all workers, regardless of size of employer. The minimum wage will progressively increase each successive year in proportion to the increase in the Consumer Price Index. In 2025, the Consumer Price Index Increased by 2.4% within the Washington Metropolitan Area. As of July 1, 2026, the base minimum wage for tipped employees will increase from $10.

Virginia employees must begin accruing at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked — up to five paid sick days per year — and extends these protections to both full-time and part-time employees., under House Bill 5, signed May 20, 2026 Phased Rollout Schedule The law scales up coverage based on employer size over 18 months 1. July 1, 2027, for employers with 50 or more employees 2. Jan. 1, 2028, for employers with 25 or more employees 3. Jan. 1, 202