SHRM Maryland
SHRM Maryland 2026
Location: Ashore Oceanfront Hotel, Ocean City, MD
Date: Oct. 4 – 6, 2026
As Maryland's premier HR event, the conference brings together hundreds of HR professionals across the state for three days of learning, connection and professional growth.
We look forward to connecting with attendees, sharing perspectives and discussing strategies to help organizations navigate today's evolving workplace.
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Creating Equity in Your Leave Program When PFML Is in Play
Date: Monday, Oct. 5
Time: 10:20 – 11:35 a.m. Eastern
Speaker: Constance Spurling, Senior Product Manager, The Standard
Offering a competitive benefits package is critical to attracting and retaining top talent. As paid family and medical leave laws continue to expand and vary by state, employers must address potential inequities that can arise across employee populations. Differences in eligibility, contributions, benefit levels, duration and communication can unintentionally impact fairness and access if not carefully managed.
By mid-2026, 13 states and Washington, D.C. are expected to have PFML programs in place, with Maryland launching in 2028. Employers with multistate workforces must thoughtfully navigate these evolving requirements to create leave programs that are both compliant and equitable.
Join us for an overview of Maryland’s PFML implementation and practical strategies for balancing effective leave administration with growing state disability and PFML mandates. Learn how aligning company policies with state programs can help create leave benefits that are fair, supportive and accessible for all employees.
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We’re proud to be a sponsor of the 2026 IBI Health and Productivity Forum.
We're proud to support the 2026 Women in Insurance & Financial Services National Conference.
We’re honored to be speaking at five sessions during the 2026 ICA Annual Education Conference.
We’re looking forward to sharing insights into the true costs of absenteeism with benefits and total rewards professionals from the country.
We’re looking forward to connecting with employers and other industry leaders in the accommodation and leave community. Attend our session too!
We’re proud to sponsor the FERMA Summer Conference. If you’ll be at the conference, please plan to attend our session.
We’re proud to be a sponsor and present a breakout session at the FCSHRM.
We’re thrilled to support the Maine HR Convention and support HR professionals with solutions that can make a real impact.
We’re sponsoring the Spring Conference for the Greater Baltimore SHRM chapter. Visit our booth to meet our team and learn more about our workplace benefits solutions.
Related Products or Services
Pays employees a portion of their monthly earnings if they're unable to work for an extended period. Our Workplace Possibilities consultants can help ease the burden on HR by working directly with employees.
Replaces a portion of an employee's earnings if they are unable to work for a number of weeks. Our Workplace Possibilities consultants provide employers with access to local, on-site support.
Provide a better way to manage employee leaves and support their transitions.
Absence Management Services make it easy to track your employee leaves. We handle a broad range of absences, including short term and long term disability and family medical leave. Get expert help to comply with state and federal regulations.
Short Term Disability plan with The Standard required