On February 17, 2017, D.C. passed the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016. Beginning July 1, 2020, the law provides the following government-administered paid leave to D.C. employees:
- Up to 8 weeks per year to bond with a new child.
- Up to 6 weeks per year to care for a family member with a serious health condition.
- Up to 2 weeks per year to care for the employee’s own serious health condition.
As the regulations continue to be finalized, several employer obligations have already started. All D.C. employers should immediately ensure that they are in full compliance with this new law.
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