Delaware
Complete guide to Delaware leave laws including the upcoming Healthy Delaware Families Act paid family leave program. Updated 2025.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory vacation requirement
Pro-rata: Per employer policy
Carryover: Per employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: No
Paid days: Varies
Statutory pay: Varies
Eligibility: No state-mandated sick leave currently
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA); 12 weeks paid (starting 2026)
Paternity: 12 weeks (starting 2026)
Adoption: 12 weeks
Shared leave: Each parent gets own entitlement
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Jury Duty: As needed (unpaid)
Voting Time: Not specified (unpaid)
Domestic Violence Leave: Reasonable time (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain FMLA records, Track employee eligibility, Document leave requests
Employer notice: FMLA notice requirements
Employee notice: 30 days for foreseeable leave
Penalties: FMLA violations subject to federal penalties
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Good Friday: 2025-04-18
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Frequently asked questions
Does Delaware have paid family leave?
Yes, the Healthy Delaware Families Act was passed and will provide up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave. Employer contributions start in 2025, with benefits available starting in 2026.
How will Delaware paid leave work?
Starting in 2026, eligible employees can receive up to 80% of their wages for up to 12 weeks for bonding, family care, or their own serious health condition.
Does Delaware require paid sick leave?
No, Delaware does not currently have a state-mandated paid sick leave law.
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