Paid Family Medical Leave Orientation Guide

A Resource for State Workforce Agencies

This guide helps states that are exploring the development and implementation of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs. NASWA, through the PFML Policy Committee, provides guidance and support as states navigate this process. The PFML Committee shares best practices, addresses common challenges, and helps develop innovative solutions.

How We Help States

• Provide support to states and territories as they explore, pass, implement, and enhance paid family and medical leave programs
• Provide guidance and inform the work of federal policymakers and key stakeholders, including researchers, advocates, vendors, and others
• Coordinate efforts to develop and deliver responses and feedback on issues affecting paid leave programs
• Facilitate peer-to-peer collaboration and learning via monthly virtual meetings and two in-person meetings annually
• Address fraud detection and prevention and raise awareness of emerging fraud trends impacting paid leave programs
• Develop resources that address needs of state workforce agencies, including those exploring new paid leave programs

Get Involved

• Sign Up for Updates: Is your state in the early stages of exploring paid leave? Contact us to be added to our email list.
• Join the Committee: NASWA Administrators can submit an email request to appoint staff to the PFML Committees. Please include the appointed staff contact information and specify the NASWA PFML Committee.