Our Presentation:

The Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Act established the Maine PFML program that offers covered employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for qualifying reasons and partial wage replacement if they meet eligibility requirements. The law went into effect in 2023, and components of the law have implementation dates as of Jan. 1, 2025 (contributions from employers and employees) and May 1, 2026 (access to benefits).

Our speakers bring both the legal/compliance and insurance carrier perspectives to help you navigate how the program will work, leverage the state program versus a private program, and cover many of the frequent questions.

Please bring your questions! If you have any questions you would like to submit in advance, please send them to Nate Moody (nmoody@lebelharriman.com).

Our Speakers:

Jack Bjorn, Esq.

Pierce Atwood

Jack Bjorn is an associate in Pierce Atwood’s Employment Practice Group.

Jack is experienced in various aspects of labor and employment law, including statutory and regulatory compliance, employer policies and procedures, and claims before the Maine Human Rights Commission and other state and federal agencies. Jack regularly assists clients with general employment compliance issues such as employee handbooks, family and medical leave, employment contracts, wage and hour issues, employee disciplinary matters, and labor negotiations.

Terence Ryan, Dir. of Market Development,

Unum

Terence Ryan is the Director, Market Development for Unum New England. In his role, he is responsible for sales, client management, and brand representation for Unum in the New England region. Terence has been with Unum for 15 years in sales and management roles. Originally, Terence is from Milton, MA and a graduate of Bates College. Currently, he resides in Cape Elizabeth, ME with his wife Hannah and two children, Sammy (5) and Tommy (3).

Jason Ouellette, Senior Account Executive,

Unum