District of Columbia Paid Family Leave
District has one of the most generous paid leave programs in the nation — guaranteeing certain periods of paid family and medical leave to eligible employees.
The law promises to cover employees with
- 2 weeks to care for your pregnancy
- 12 weeks to bond with a new child
- 12 weeks to care for a family member with a serious health condition
- 12 weeks to care for your own serious health condition
Those who are receiving unemployment insurance or long-term disability payments are not eligible.
Eligible individuals who earn 150% of the D.C. minimum wage or less will receive 90% of their average weekly wage, up to a $1,100 weekly cap.
How do I apply for PFL in DC?
Go to dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov or call the contact center at (202) 899-3700. After you apply, the Office of Paid Family Leave will contact you within ten (10) business days.
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- Ada Hu