Washington D.C.
Complete guide to DC leave laws including Paid Family Leave (DC PFML), Accrued Safe and Sick Leave Act (ASSLA), and comprehensive employee protections.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 56
Statutory pay: Regular hourly rate
Eligibility: All employers must provide sick leave
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks (FMLA) + 12 weeks DC PFML
Paternity: 12 weeks (FMLA) + 12 weeks DC PFML
Adoption: 12 weeks DC PFML
Shared leave: 12 weeks each parent
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
DC Paid Family Leave (Family Care): 12 weeks (paid)
DC Paid Family Leave (Medical): 12 weeks (paid)
Safe Leave (ASSLA): Same accrual as sick leave (paid)
Jury Duty: Duration of service (paid)
Voting Leave: 2 hours (paid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for 3 years
Penalties: Civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Emancipation Day: 2025-04-16
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Frequently asked questions
What is DC Paid Family Leave (DC PFML)?
DC PFML provides up to 12 weeks of paid leave for bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or your own medical needs. Benefits are up to $1,118/week in 2025.
How much sick leave do DC employers need to provide?
Under ASSLA: Large employers (100+ employees) provide 7 paid days; mid-size (25-99) provide 5 days; small employers provide 3 days. Accrual is 1 hour per 37 hours worked.
Who funds DC Paid Family Leave?
DC PFML is funded through employer payroll taxes (0.62% of wages). Employees do not contribute directly.
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