District of Columbia Paid Family Leave

The mission of the Office of Paid Family Leave (OPFL) is to plan, develop, and administer a paid leave program for the District of Columbia under the provisions of the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016.

Qualifying Leave Reasons

  • Medical Leave: Employee’s own serious health condition
  • Pre-Natal Leave: Leave for pre-natal care
  • Parental Leave: Bond with a new child (birth, adoption, foster care, or legally assumed parental responsibility for a child)
  • Family Leave: Care for a family member who requires care or companionship due to a serious health condition

Benefit Waiting Period

None

Benefit Amount

90% of employee’s average weekly wage up to 150% of 40 times the DC minimum wage; plus 50% of an employee’s average weekly wage in excess of 150% of 40 times the DC minimum wage

Maximum Weekly Benefit

$1,190 (effective 10/1/2025)

Minimum Leave Duration

  • Medical Leave: 12 workweeks in a 52-calendar week period
  • Pre-Natal Leave: 2 workweeks in a 52-calendar week period
  • Parental Leave: 12 workweeks in a 52-calendar week period
  • Family Leave: 12 workweeks in a 52-calendar week period
No more than 12 workweeks in a 52-calendar week period for all leaves combined except parental leave may be combined with pre-natal leave for a total of 14 workweeks

Contributions

0.75% of employee taxable wage base

Employer paid

Still have questions? Visit the official state resources for more details.

This information is current has of January 1, 2026 and is subject to change.  Information is reviewed and updated periodically when individual states issue updates. The information is for general informational purposes only and does not purport to be complete or to cover every situation. Please note this information does not constitute legal advice. You must consult with your own legal advisors to determine how these laws will affect you.

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