Mission

The mission of the Office of Paid Family Leave (OPFL) is to plan, develop, and administer the District of Columbia's Paid Family Leave program under the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016.

The District began administering Paid Family Leave benefits on July 1, 2020. The program provides eligible workers with paid leave benefits to care for themselves and their families during qualifying life events.

Paid Family Leave Benefits

Effective October 1, 2026 the Paid Family Leave program provides eligible workers with up to:

• 2 weeks of Prenatal Leave to receive medical care related to pregnancy
• 12 weeks of Parental Leave to bond with a new child
• 10 weeks of Medical Leave to care for your own serious health condition
• 6 weeks of Family Leave to care for a family member with a serious health condition

The maximum weekly benefit is $1,100.

Learn More or Apply

For complete eligibility requirements, benefit information, application guidance, employer resources, and the latest program updates, visit the DC Paid Family Leave website at dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov.

Workers can also visit the website to apply for Paid Family Leave benefits.

For questions about the Paid Family Leave program, contact the Office of Paid Family Leave at [email protected].