Navigating PFML Expansion:

Insights from Craig Truitt

Kelly Bowman sits down with Craig Truitt, Absence Consulting expert at IMA Financial Group, to address the accelerating expansion of Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs across states. Craig discusses the current timeline for new programs in Minnesota, Maryland, Maine, and Delaware, along with strategies for managing contributions, benefits coordination, and compliance in multi-state environments.

He shares practical tips for auditing policies, creating leave roadmaps, and integrating PFML with existing PTO and disability programs to reduce administrative burden. From client examples to handling high-volume industries like retail and healthcare, this conversation offers actionable guidance for HR leaders facing this patchwork of requirements. Whether you’re preparing for upcoming launches or optimizing current setups, Craig’s insights provide a clear path to compliance and employee support.

Listen to this episode below.