Washington D.C. Leave Laws for Employers
Complete guide to Washington D.C. employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.
🤒Washington D.C. Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Accrual Rate
1 hour per 37-87 hours worked (varies by employer size)
Maximum Accrual
24-56 hours (varies by employer size)
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Waiting Period
90 days
Carryover
Yes
Effective Date
2008 (expanded 2014)
Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act. Accrual and caps vary by employer size.
👨👩👧Washington D.C. Paid Family and Medical Leave
Maximum Duration
12 weeks
Wage Replacement
90% of wages (up to cap)
Employer Threshold
1+ employees
Effective Date
July 1, 2020
Universal Paid Leave Act provides 8 weeks parental, 6 weeks family, 2 weeks medical.
📋Other Washington D.C. Leave Requirements
Jury Duty Leave
Employers must provide leave for jury duty.
Voting Leave
Up to 2 hours paid leave to vote.
Bereavement Leave
No specific bereavement leave law.
Domestic Violence Leave
Employees can use sick and safe leave for domestic violence situations.
⚖️FMLA in Washington D.C.
DC Family and Medical Leave Act covers employers with 20+ employees.
✅Washington D.C. Employer Compliance Checklist
- ✓Provide accrued sick and safe leave
- ✓Contribute to DC Paid Family Leave
- ✓DC FMLA for 20+ employee employers
- ✓Provide up to 2 hours paid voting leave
🔔Recent Changes in Washington D.C.
Paid Family Leave duration and benefits have been expanded.
🏢Washington D.C. Leave Guides by Industry
📋Washington D.C. Leave Types
👔Leave Management by Role
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