Paid Family Medical Leave

Paid Family Medical Leave, PFML, is a new leave program effective July 1, 2026.​

  • PFML is a state law and operates under Board of Regents (BOR) policy.​
  • The program replaces the previous paid parental leave program​
  • Employees do not have to use accrued leave before PFML​
  • Available to eligible USM employees​
  • Provides paid, job-protected leave for certain life events

New Paid Family Medical Leave Program Effective 07/01/2026

Request for PFML should be submitted through MyWorkView in PeopleSoft HR after 07/01/2026. If you have a qualifying event before 07/10/2026, please complete the following form and submit to: hrfmla@umbc.edu

FMLA & PFML Request Form 1

 

Starting 07/01/06

Submit a Paid Family Medical Leave Request 

MyWorkView PeopleSoft HR

Resources and Training

USM Paid Family Medical Leave Information

USM Board of Regents Policy 7.52

Frequently Asked Questions

Faculty, staff, and contingent employees are eligible.

Students, including student help, graduate assistants, teaching assistants, research assistants, post-doctoral students, and volunteers, are not covered.​

Employees receiving workers’ compensation benefits are excluded while receiving workers’ comp benefits. ​

 

Questions? Email us!  hrfmla@umbc.edu