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Washington, D.C. Universal Paid Leave (DC UPL)
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Washington, D.C. Universal Paid Leave
Washington, D.C. passed a Universal Paid Leave (DC UPL) law with benefits taking effect July 1, 2020 for all leave types. DC UPL provides paid time away from work that employees can take for their own serious health condition, care of a seriously ill family member, or new child bonding within 12 months of birth or placement.
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Effective Date
- Effective 7/1/2019: Employer payroll tax begins
- Effective 7/1/2020: Benefit eligibility begins
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Plan Features
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Covered Employer | Private sector employers subject to DC Unemployment Insurance (UI) tax with at least one employee working in Washington D.C. | ||||||
Eligibility | Part-time, full-time, temporary and seasonal workers who:
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Covered Family Members |
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Leave Types |
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Waiting Period | Waived through July 24, 2022. Effective July 25, 2022: 7 days, except for bonding leave immediately following maternity medical leave.* *Employee only needs to satisfy one waiting period in a 52-week period | ||||||
Weekly Benefit |
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Maximum Benefit | $1,009 | ||||||
Maximum Duration |
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Program Funding | 0.62% of annual salary Employer payroll tax | ||||||
Private Plan Options | No. The Department of Employment Services will administer the paid family program. | ||||||
Prudential Plans Available | N/A | ||||||
Additional Information | https://does.dc.gov/page/district-columbia-paid-family-leave opens in a new window | ||||||
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Need More Information?
Visit Washington D.C.’s PFL website opens in a new window for more details and to read the regulations.
Please contact your Prudential representative with questions.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential), Newark, NJ
For Compliance Use Only: GL.2019.229