The District of Columbia’s Universal Paid Leave (UPL) will begin paying benefits starting July 1, 2020. Workers may be eligible for a medical leave if they are unable to work due to a non-work-related injury or illness, including pregnancy and childbirth. Workers may be eligible for paid family leave to care for a sick family member and for child bonding.
Coverage Options: Employers are required to use DC’s UPL program.
Job Protection: The DC UPL program does not provide job protection, only monetary benefits. However, job protection may be provided through other federal or state laws such as the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the DC Family and Medical Leave Act (DC FMLA).
Benefits:
- 8 weeks to bond with a new child
- 6 weeks to care for a family member with a serious health condition
- 2 weeks to care for your own serious health condition
- Up to 90% of average weekly pay with a $1,000 a week max
Contributions: 100% employer-paid with employers contributing 0.62% of the wages of the covered employee
Key Dates:
- July 1, 2020: Benefits start
For more information please visit The District of Columbia’s UPL website.
As of March 1, 2020
