Paid family and medical leave program now reality for Maine workers More than 500,000 Mainers are starting their work week eligible for a paid family and medical leave program should they or a loved one experience a major life event. Employees began contributing to the program through a 1% payroll tax last year and can now apply for up to 12 weeks off to care for… The post Paid family and medical leave program now reality for Maine workers first appeared on Maine Beacon .