Delaware paid family and medical leave
Beginning January 1, 2026, most Delaware workers will be eligible for paid family and medical leave under Delaware’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law.
PFML is available to covered individuals who work in Delaware. This includes individuals who have worked 1,250 hours in the 12 months prior to leave.
An employer may opt out of the state program by having a state-approved voluntary plan.
Key features
Coverage options |
State plan or state-approved voluntary private plan |
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Funding begins January 1, 2025 |
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Waiting period |
0 days |
Benefit (begins January 1, 2026) |
80% of employee’s average weekly wage |
Maximum benefit |
$900 per week effective January 1, 2028 |
Benefit duration (within a 52 consecutive week period) |
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Get more information from the state of Delaware.
Principal® will offer a solution
Principal will begin quoting Delaware PFML sometime in 2024. Our state- approved voluntary private plan will be available when you have other group insurance products with us.
You can be assured Principal is committed to offering a private plan that meets your obligation under the paid family and medical leave law as a Delaware employer. Our fully insured product is available to employers who offer at least one other qualifying, insured Principal product (group term life*, dental, vision, or long-term disability) and have 10 or more employees working in Delaware.
Get more information about the private plan solution from Principal.
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Talk to your financial professional to design a benefit offering that meets the specific needs of your business and employees.