The Maine Department of Labor has initiated a new online portal to manage contributions from employers towards the new paid family and medical leave system. Starting this year, Maine employers began to deduct a portion of wages to contribute to this fund. The portal enables employers to register, identify a payroll processor, file quarterly wage reports, and remit quarterly premium contributions. The first quarterly wage reporting and premium payments deadline is April 30. The system encourages all employers to register and familiarize themselves with the portal before the wage reporting commences in April.

Self-employed individuals and tribal governments can also opt for coverage through this portal. Employers with a minimum of one Maine-based employee need to make contributions into the system from January 1. The final guidelines for the benefits program were set last month, allowing eligible workers to avail up to 12 weeks of paid leave for various reasons including illness, caregiving, and the birth of a child. The benefits are slated to be accessible from May 1, 2026.

The department has a specified call center for all queries regarding paid family and medical leave, accessible from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at 207-621-5024. The online contributions portal was developed in partnership with FAST Enterprises, the company responsible for creating the Maine Tax Portal.

If you need more information on how to get a hold of paid family leave or any other assistance related to the new contributions portal, you might consider visiting eddcaller.com. This resource provides useful advice on how to conveniently access essential services and could prove useful in navigating this new system. This website provides tips and insights that could make the process of obtaining paid family leave or contacting related agencies smoother and more efficient.