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US Long Term Family and Medical Leaves

Navigate the complexities of long-term leave laws with TCWGlobal's state-by-state guide, ensuring full compliance and employee support.

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Jurisdiction Program Name Family or Medical Leave Entitlement Partial Wage Replacement Duration (within a 52-week Period) Eligibility Medical Certification Required? How Workers Apply Notes / Interactions
Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Both Yes No Up to 12 weeks unpaid At least 12 months of service and 1,250 hours worked in the 12-month period Yes Employer-administered Partial wage replacement may be available through state wage replacement programs, such as disability insurance or paid family leave
California California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Both Yes No Up to 12 weeks unpaid At least 12 months of service and 1,250 hours worked in the 12-month period Yes Employer-administered Runs concurrently with FMLA when applicable
California Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) Medical No No Up to 4 months job-protected Pregnancy-related disability Yes Employer-administered CFRA runs after PDL. Partial wage replacement may be provided through CA SDI.
California CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) Medical No Yes Up to 52 weeks of wage replacement Qualifying disability and must be on leave Yes Apply via state portal  
California Paid Family Leave (PFL) Family No Yes Up to 8 weeks partial wage replacement Qualifying reason and must be on leave Yes Apply via state portal  
Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Both Yes Yes Up to 12 weeks paid (+ NICU extension) Minimum wages earned for partial wage replacement Must have worked at least 180 days with their company to qualify for job protection. Yes Apply via state portal  
Connecticut CT FMLA Both Yes No Up to 12 weeks unpaid At least 3 months of service Yes Employer-administered Broader than federal FMLA
Connecticut CT Paid Leave Both No Yes Up to 12 weeks paid Minimum earnings threshold Yes Apply via state portal  
Delaware DE Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) Both No, but FMLA will apply Yes Up to 12 weeks paid At least 12 months of service and 1,250 hours worked in the 12-month period Yes Apply via state portal Runs concurrently with FMLA when applicable
Hawaii HI Family Leave Law Family Yes No Up to 20 days unpaid Qualifying reason and at least 6 months of service Yes Employer-administered  
Hawaii HI Temporary Disability Insurance Medical No Yes Up to 26 weeks partial wage replacement     Apply via state portal  
Maine ME PFML Both Yes Yes Up to 12 weeks paid Minimum earnings threshold Yes Apply via state portal Benefits become effective May 1, 2026
Maryland MD Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Both Yes Yes Up to 12 weeks paid At least 680 hours worked in the 12 months prior to leave Yes Apply via state portal Contributions will begin January 1, 2027. Benefits will not become available for use until January 2028
Massachusetts MA PFML Both Yes Yes Up to 26 weeks paid Minimum earnings threshold   Apply via state portal  
Minnesota MN PFML Both Yes Yes Up to 20 weeks combined Minimum wages earned Yes Apply via state portal  
New Hampshire Voluntary PFML Both No Yes Up to 60% wage replacement for up to 6 weeks per benefit year Enrollment in voluntary plan Yes Apply via state portal Not mandatory. Workers would have to apply for an individual plan.
New Jersey NJ Family Leave Act Family Yes No Up to 12 weeks unpaid At least 12 months of service and 1,000 hours worked in the 12-month period Yes Employer-administered  
New Jersey NJ Family Leave Insurance Family No Yes Up to 12 weeks partial wage replacement Minimum wages earned Depends on the qualifying reason Apply via state portal  
New Jersey NJ Temporary Disability Insurance Medical No Yes Up to 26 weeks partial wage replacement Qualifying disability and must be on leave Yes Apply via state portal  
New York NY Paid Family Leave (PFL) Family Yes Yes Up to 12 weeks paid 26 weeks FT or 175 days PT Yes Apply via state portal  
New York NY Prenatal Leave Medical Yes Yes Up to 10 paid days Pregnant NY workers No Employer-administered  
New York NY Short-Term Disability Benefits Medical No Yes Up to 26 weeks partial wage replacement Qualifying disability and must be on leave   Apply via state portal  
New York City NYC Prenatal Leave Medical Yes Yes Up to 20 paid days Pregnant NYC workers No Employer-administered Runs alongside NY state law
Oregon OR Family Leave Act (OFLA) Family Yes No Up to 12 weeks 180 days minimum worked Depends on the qualifying reason Employer-administered Partial wage replacement may be provided through OR Paid Leave
Oregon OR Paid Leave Both Depends, protection only applies if worked at least 90 days prior to leave Yes Up to 12 weeks paid Qualifying life event and earn at least $1,000 in your base year Yes Apply via state portal  
Rhode Island RI Temporary Caregiver Insurance Family Yes Yes Up to 8 weeks paid Most RI workers Yes Apply via state portal  
Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) Medical No Yes Up to 30 weeks partial wage replacement Qualifying reason and must be on leave Yes Apply via state portal  
Washington WA PFML Both Depends, protection only applies if worked at least 180 days prior to leave Yes Up to 12 weeks paid 820 hours worked Yes Apply via state portal  
Washington, DC Universal Paid Leave Both No Yes Up to 12 weeks partial wage replacement DC covered wages and spends at least 50% of work-time working in DC Yes Apply via district portal  
Washington, DC DCFMLA Both Yes No Up to 16 weeks of unpaid leave every 24 months At least 12 months of service and 1,000 hours worked within the 12-month period Yes Employer-administered  
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