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To qualify for Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits, an individual must be a part-time or full-time employee in the District, regardless of their residence, and must meet all of the requirements, monetary and non-monetary, outlined within the law. District government and federal employees are excluded.

If paid leave taken under the District's program also qualifies as protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or the District's Family and Medical Leave Act (DCFMLA), the paid leave taken shall run concurrently with, and not in addition to, the leave taken under FMLA or DCFMLA.

Prior to October 1, 2022, a maximum of 8 weeks per year can be paid. On or after October 1, 2022, a maximum of 12 weeks per year can be paid. Note, the right to prenatal leave is separate from the right to parental leave. An eligible employee can take the maximum amount of both types of leave available.

If you are eligible for Paid Family Leave in the District of Columbia, you may receive a weekly benefit amount which is based on your weekly wages. The current maximum weekly benefit amount is $1,118. The calculation will be based off of a minimum wage of $17.00 per hour.

You are eligible for Paid Family Leave benefits if you: Spend more than 50% of your time working in DC. Eligible workers must spend a majority of their time working the District—including teleworking or telecommuting—for a covered employer, and must have completed that work during the year prior to needing leave.

If you are eligible for Paid Family Leave in the District of Columbia, you may receive a weekly benefit amount which is based on your weekly wages. The current maximum weekly benefit amount is $1,118. The calculation will be based off of a minimum wage of $17.00 per hour.

Family Leave provides up to twelve (12) weeks of benefits in a year to care for a family member with... DC offers Paid Family Leave benefits, so you don't have to choose between taking care of your health and earning income.