The State of Maine has introduced a new online portal for its paid family and medical leave program. The program provides workers in the private and public sectors with 12 weeks of paid leave for events such as child births or caring for relatives in need. Starting April 1st, employers are required to register on the portal and begin wage reporting. Although the benefits from the program won’t be available until May 2026, the funding process has already started. From the start of the new year, employers in Maine with at least one employee are mandated to begin payroll withholdings for the program. For employers with 15 or more employees, the contribution is 1 percent of wages while those with less than 15 employees will contribute 0.5 percent. The portal for the program is open for registrations.

If you are an employee in Maine and need help understanding how the Paid Family Leave program will affect your income or how to access it, you should contact the department directly. This is especially important if you are planning a significant life event, such as welcoming a baby or need to care for a sick relative and may need to take paid leave. You can easily find contact information such as the paid family leave phone number on sites like eddcaller.com. These dedicated platforms make it simple for workers to get a hold of Paid Family Leave and get all their queries resolved.