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All non-government, private sector employers except those that are exempt from D.C. taxes by federal law or treaty. Self-employed individuals who have opted into the program.
D.C. plan only. Private plans are not allowed.
Covered employers must pay a 0.62% quarterly payroll tax based on the immediate past quarter of gross or total wages paid, much like the unemployment insurance tax. Employer-funded program.
Workers must have worked over 50% of the time in D.C. in the 52 calendar weeks immediately preceding the leave; or regularly spend a substantial amount of time working in D.C. and work less than 50% of their time in another jurisdiction.
To care for an ill family member, your own illness/injury, bonding/parental leave.
This law does not provide job protection.
Employees receive up to 90% of their average weekly wage on a sliding scale. Maximum weekly benefit is $1,000.
Family caregiver leave allows 6 weeks in 52-week period. Medical leave 2 weeks (6 weeks effective 10/1/2021). Parental leave 8 weeks. Combined 8 weeks. 1-week waiting period.
Effective July 1, 2021.
Visit Washington D.C.'s website for additional details.
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Washington D.C. requires coverage from the D.C. program so Unum is unable to offer D.C. plans.
Reach out to our sales team to learn more about Unum’s state PFML and absence management solutions.