For Immediate Release: November 19, 2024

Maine Department of Labor to Hold New Paid Family & Medical Leave Portal Webinars
The webinars will inform employers and third-party administrators what they need to know about the new portal before contributions begin January 1.

MAINE – The Maine Department of Labor is inviting employers and third-party administrators to upcoming webinars that will focus on what they need to know about the new Paid Family and Medical Leave online contributions portal before they need to register in January.

The Department partnered with FAST Enterprises to build the portal, which will allow employers to register their business information with the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program, file quarterly wage reports and remit contributions, and to apply for private plan substitutions when eligible. The system will also provide the opportunity for self-employed individuals and tribal governments to opt into coverage from the Paid Family and Medical Leave program.

Employer webinar:
The employer-focused webinar will take place on December 3 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

The employer webinar will focus on what employers need to know about the Paid Leave Portal. Staff from the PFML program will moderate the session and provide an overview about the important aspects of the Portal such as how to register, file wage reports and remit premiums.

Register for the employer webinar here.

Third-Party Administrator webinar:
The third-party based webinar will take place on December 10 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

This webinar will focus on what TPA's need to know about the Paid Leave Portal. Staff from the PFML program will moderate the session and provide an overview about the important aspects of the Portal such as how to register, file wage reports, remit premiums and request third party access.

Register for the third-party administrator webinar here.
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FAST Enterprises previously worked with Maine Revenue Services to create the Maine Tax Portal, as well as the contribution collections system for the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave.

Payroll contributions begin January 1, 2025, and benefits are scheduled to begin May 1, 2026.

To keep up to date on Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave, visit www.maine.gov/paidleave/

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