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District of Columbia: Reduction of PFML Benefits

Effective October 1, 2026, the District of Columbia has reduced the amount of benefits available under the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act for the claims period between October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2030. Benefits are scheduled to increase on October 1, 2030. The maximum weekly benefit for this same period is reduced from $1,190 to $1,000 and will not automatically increase on October 1, 2030. The changes are summarized in the following table:

 

Benefit Current October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2030 October 1, 2030
Family Leave 12 workweeks 6 workweeks 12 workweeks
Medical Leave 12 workweeks 10 workweeks 12 workweeks
Parental Leave 12 workweeks 12 workweeks 12 workweeks
Prenatal Leave 2 workweeks 2 workweeks 2 workweeks

 

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