"Starting January 1, 2026, the state is expanding its FAMLI program to support employees facing one of the most stressful early experiences of parenthood: a newborn's stay in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Employees may qualify for a separate category of paid leave for NICU stays, allowing parents to spend essential time with their hospitalized newborn while preserving their full bonding leave once the child is home."  MORE >>