Washington, D.C. benefit · Cash · Last verified 2026-08-08
DC Paid Family Leave
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for DC workers.
- What it's worth
- Up to 12 weeks paid
- Deadline
- By your kid's 1st birthday
- Who qualifies
- Must work in DC for a covered employer (residence doesn't matter).
The details
DC Paid Family Leave pays up to 12 weeks of parental leave (capped weekly benefit, progressive formula) for bonding with a new child. It covers people who work in the District — including many who live elsewhere. File within the first year.
Official source: https://dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov
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