Delaware Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Delaware employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Delaware Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 30 hours worked
Maximum Accrual
40 hours
Employer Threshold
10+ employees
Waiting Period
90 days
Carryover
Yes, up to 40 hours
Effective Date
January 1, 2025
Delaware Healthy Delaware Families Act requires paid sick leave for employers with 10+ employees.
👨👩👧Delaware Paid Family and Medical Leave
Maximum Duration
12 weeks
Wage Replacement
80% of wages (up to cap)
Employer Threshold
10+ employees
Effective Date
January 1, 2026 (contributions begin 2025)
New program launching in phases. Contributions start 2025, benefits available 2026.
📋Other Delaware Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
No state law requiring voting leave.
Bereavement Leave
No state-mandated bereavement leave.
Domestic Violence Leave
No specific domestic violence leave law.
⚖️FMLA in Delaware
Delaware paid leave program will supplement federal FMLA.
✅Delaware Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide paid sick leave (10+ employees) starting 2025
- ✓Prepare for paid family leave contributions (2025) and benefits (2026)
- ✓Protect employees serving jury duty
🔔Recent Changes in Delaware
Major new paid sick leave and family leave laws taking effect 2025-2026.
🏢Delaware Leave Guides by Industry
📋Delaware Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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