FAR January Luncheon: Paid Leave in the DMV
A practical and forward-looking overview of the rapidly evolving paid leave landscape across the DMV region (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia). Designed for anyone tasked with an HR Function, business leaders, and operations teams, the session examines key paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave requirements, with a particular focus on DC Paid Family Leave, Maryland's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, and Virginia's newly enacted paid leave legislation.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand the major paid leave laws currently in effect, and those coming soon, across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
- Explain the structure, eligibility requirements, benefits, and implementation timeline of Maryland's FAMLI program.
- Identify employer and employee contribution obligations under Maryland's and Virginia's paid family and medical leave programs.
- Recognize how paid leave programs interact with existing employer-provided leave policies and other employment laws such as FMLA and ADA.
- Evaluate the advantages and compliance requirements associated with private leave plans versus state-administered programs.
- Prepare organizational policies, payroll practices, HR systems, and employee communications for upcoming leave law changes and implementation deadlines.
When: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Networking 11:30 am
Lunch 12:00 pm
Presentation 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Where: GRF | 4550 Montgomery Ave, Bethesda, MD - 10th Floor
Parking: There are nearby parking garages as well as limited metered street parking.
Metro: Bethesda
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About the Presenters:
Joseph Greener
Joseph Greener helps clients stay current and compliant with an ever-changing legal landscape by providing workplace training and drafting employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements. He is a frequent presenter and trainer on sexual harassment, EEO, and IE&D. In his experience as an employment litigator, Joe defends clients in administrative proceedings and federal court on matters involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and USERRA. He also consults with clients on inclusion, equity and diversity matters. Joe also was a law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia where he worked on decisions on discovery motions as well as reports and recommendations on dispositive motions. While attending law school, he worked in both the Department of Justice’s Civil Division’s Office of Vaccine Litigation and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Office of Special Masters. Joe served as the marketing editor of the Wake Forest Journal of Business and Intellectual Property
Continuing Education Credits: This 60-minute program will be eligible for the following credits:
- CPE: 1.2 (Business Management & Organization - Group Live)
- CAE: 1.00 (Operations)
- SHRM: 1.00 (Total Rewards)
FAR is a CAE Registered Provider. The program listed above meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.
As a CAE Registered Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 1 credit toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.
Note: Applicants may use any program that meets eligibility requirements in the specific timeframe toward the exam application or renewal. No specific individual courses are required as part of the applications – the selection of eligible education is up to the applicant based on his/her needs.
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FAR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
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By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and video/audio recordings may be taken during the event. These images and recordings may include your likeness and may be used by FAR for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes across various platforms, including print, digital, and social media. By completing your registration, you grant FAR the right to use, reproduce, and publish such materials without further notice or compensation. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this policy, please contact us in advance of the event.
Member Guest Policy:
Nonprofit and Resource Members are welcome to bring guests at no additional cost. To qualify, the guest must be employed by a nonprofit organization. FAR will verify nonprofit employment after registration, and the Member may be contacted if there are any issues with verification. If the guest does not meet the eligibility criteria, cancellation may be required.
