Paid leave Verified

Delaware Paid Leave benefits begin

Jurisdiction
Delaware
Effective date
2026-01-01
Who it covers
10–24 DE employees: parental leave only; 25+: all leave types
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • Delaware Paid Leave claims opened Jan 1, 2026; contributions began Jan 1, 2025.
  • Employers with 10–24 Delaware employees must provide parental leave only; 25+ must provide all leave types.
  • Benefits are up to 80% of wages, capped at $900 a week.
  • Parental leave is up to 12 weeks a year; medical, family-caregiving and military leave up to 6 weeks every 24 months.
  • Employees need 12 months with the employer and 1,250 hours in the prior year.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: 10–24 DE employees: parental leave only; 25+: all leave types with workers in Delaware. Update the leave policy in your handbook, payroll accrual or contribution settings, and any required notices now (in effect since 2026-01-01). Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-15T18:41-05:00

Official sources