Learn more about your state rules and eligibility
All non-government, private sector employers except those that are exempt from D.C. taxes by federal law or treaty. Self-employed individuals who have opted into the program.
D.C. plan only. Private plans are not allowed.
Covered employers must pay a 0.26% quarterly payroll tax based on the immediate past quarter of gross or total wages paid, much like the unemployment insurance tax. Employer-funded program.
Effective 07/01/2024, per Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2024, a covered employer shall contribute an amount equal to 0.75% of wages of each of its covered employees.
Employees who have spent 50% of the time working in D.C. in the year immediately preceding the leave or regularly spend a substantial amount of time working in D.C. and work less than 50% of their time in another jurisdiction.
Caring for a family member, bonding, and medical.
This law does not provide job protection.
Employees receive up to 90% of their average weekly wage on a sliding scale. Maximum weekly benefit is $1,118.
12 weeks for parental leave, family leave and medical leave. Additional 2 weeks for qualifying prenatal leave. No waiting period.
Effective July 1, 2021.
Visit Washington, D.C.'s website for additional details.
Washington, D.C. requires coverage from the D.C. program so Unum is unable to offer D.C. plans.
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