DC Paid Family Leave helps you focus on what matters most.
Paid Family Leave makes DC a better place to live, work, and do business.
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worker
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Employer
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SELF-EMPLOYED
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Health care provider
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DC Paid Family Leave provides up to:
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
2 WEEKS
to receive prenatal care
Find out if you are eligible for Paid Family Leave.
If you are ready to apply for leave benefits, click button above.
View benefit forms or employer forms to learn more.
What’s new
New Notice to Employees is Available!
The 2024 Notice to Employees is now available for download. Employers have until February 1, 2024 to post the notice and provide a copy to all covered employees. Download Here
PFL in the Community
Come and visit the DC PFL team at various events around DC. Click here to find details on our upcoming events.
Twelve (12) Weeks Parental Leave
Parental Leave provides twelve (12) weeks of benefits in a year to bond with a new child. This is a benefit provided by the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES), separate from any existing company benefits that your employer may provide.