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US Family Leave Guide

Updated 2026-07-14

US Family Leave Guide 2026

FMLA eligibility, state leave laws, paid family leave, and maternity rights — explained clearly for every US state.

12

Weeks FMLA Entitlement

13

States With Paid Leave

50

Employee Federal Threshold

8

Free Leave Tools

FMLA Eligibility Checker

Answer four quick questions to see if you qualify for federal FMLA leave.

Paid Leave Calculator

Estimate your weekly paid family leave benefit in any of the 13 PFL states.

Maternity Leave Planner

Build a leave timeline from your due date, state, and employer size.

FMLA Form Finder

Find the exact DOL form you or your employer needs to file.

Bereavement Leave Calculator

See your state entitlement, if any, based on your relationship to the deceased.

Intermittent FMLA Tracker

Track your approved hours used and remaining in your 12-week entitlement.

Leave Stacker

Combine FMLA, Paid Family Leave, and disability into one income timeline.

Family Leave Laws by State

Every state is covered by federal FMLA. Click a state for its full leave law breakdown.