When Medical and Disability Leaves Collide

On July 1, 2026, Maryland will launch paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) to ensure all eligible Maryland workers have access to paid family and medical leave due to their own medical needs or to care for a family member.  Employees will be eligible for a maximum of $1,000 weekly income replacement for up to 12 weeks. 

Description: Public and private sector entities navigate daily the winding path of FMLA, ADA, WC, FAMLI, and Sick & Safe Leave, knowing that multiple employees could be using one, two or all five of these leaves at the same time. Jurisdictions must recognize and evaluate the intersection of these medical and disability laws to ensure employees receive entitled benefits and protections, while safeguarding constituent services against negative impacts. Violations of any of these laws may result in the jurisdiction being responsible for lost wages, back pay, reinstatement, retroactive benefits, compensatory damages, and punitive damages. In this session, an expert panel will discuss recent developments and best practices for managing multiple medical and disability leaves. 

Speakers:  

  • Kevin Karpinski, Esq. – Principal, Karpinski, Cornbrooks & Karp, P.A.  
  • Regan Vaughn – Director of Policy, FAMLI Division
  • Emily Young – Manager Leave Administration, American Fidelity

Moderator: The Honorable Kris Valderrama, Maryland House of Delegates 

Date/Time: Friday, August 16, 2024; 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm 

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