Delaware benefit · Cash · Last verified 2026-08-08

Delaware Paid Leave

New for 2026: up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

What it's worth
Up to 12 weeks paid
Deadline
By your kid's 1st birthday
Who qualifies
Employer-size rules apply; parental leave has the broadest coverage.

The details

Delaware Paid Leave started paying benefits January 1, 2026: up to 12 weeks of job-protected parental leave per year at partial wage replacement (capped). Coverage varies by employer size — smaller employers may only carry the parental piece, which is the one that matters here.

Check your coverage

Official source: https://labor.delaware.gov

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