Delaware Paid Family Leave 2026
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Delaware Paid Leave
80% wage replacement · up to 12 weeks · effective 2026-01-01
Program Details
10-24 employees: parental leave only. 25+ employees: full coverage (parental, medical, family caregiving, and military exigency leave).
| Weeks available | 12 |
| Wage replacement | 80% |
| Max weekly benefit | $900 |
| Effective since | 2026-01-01 |
| Covers bonding with a new child | Yes |
| Covers caring for a family member | Yes |
| Covers military family leave | No |
Estimate Your Delaware Benefit
Estimated Delaware Paid Leave benefit
$800.00
per week
$9,600.00
over 12 weeks
This is a simplified estimate (80% of wages up to $900.00/week) for planning purposes only. Confirm your exact benefit with Delaware Paid Leave's official calculator before making decisions.
Paid Family Leave benefits typically run concurrently with any federal FMLA leave that also qualifies — PFL pays you, FMLA protects your job. Check your FMLA eligibility →
How This Works With FMLA
Federal FMLA protects your job during qualifying leave but pays nothing. Delaware Paid Leave is a separate state benefit that pays part of your wages during that same period. When a leave qualifies under both, they typically run concurrently — FMLA protects your position while DE PL replaces part of your paycheck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Delaware Paid Leave replaces approximately 80% of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $900 per week, for up to 12 weeks.
Bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, .
No. Federal FMLA protects your job but pays nothing. Delaware Paid Leave is a separate state benefit that pays you during leave. The two typically run concurrently when a leave qualifies under both.
Apply directly through the official DE PL website, generally before or shortly after your leave begins, with supporting documentation for your reason for leave.