Caregiving

California Paid Family Leave (PFL)

California wage-replacement benefit for bonding, caregiving, and military-assist leave, with strict claim filing windows and documentation rules.

Amount: About 70–90% of eligible wages for up to 8 weeks in a 12-month period (subject to EDD calculation limits) Deadline: File no later than 41 days after leave begins Location: California

Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)

Provides paid family and medical leave benefits with wage replacement for Colorado workers.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 90% of pay capped at $1,280 for 12 weeks Deadline: Rolling; apply 30 days before leave when foreseeable Location: Colorado

Connecticut Paid Leave

Offers wage replacement benefits for Connecticut workers who need time off for medical or family reasons.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 95% of weekly earnings capped at 60x minimum wage Deadline: Rolling; apply 30 days in advance when possible Location: Connecticut

District of Columbia Paid Family Leave

Provides paid parental, family, medical, and prenatal leave benefits for eligible DC workers.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $1,118 per week for up to 12 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file within 30 days of leave start Location: District of Columbia

Federal Leave Benefit Guide: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) — Up to 12 Weeks of Job Protected Unpaid Leave (26 Weeks for Military Caregivers)

If life throws you a baby, a broken bone, or a family crisis involving the military, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the federal safety net that says: take the time you need without losing your job.

Amount: Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave (26 weeks for military caregiver leave) Deadline: Dec 31, 2025 Location: United States

Get Up to 12 Weeks of New Jersey Paid Family Leave: How to Claim 85 Percent Wage Replacement Up to 1,055 Dollars per Week

There are few moments in life when you *need* time more than you need money—welcoming a new baby, sitting in a hospital room with someone you love, or handling a family military situation that doesn’t politely wait for your next PTO accrual.

Amount: 85% of average weekly wage up to $1,055 for 12 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file online after leave begins Location: New Jersey

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Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Guide 2025: How to Get Up to 1,259 Dollars per Week When Life Blows Up Your Schedule

When life throws something massive at you—a baby, cancer treatment, a parents stroke, your partners deployment—your job and your income are usually the first things your brain panics about.

Amount: Up to $1,259.09 per week for up to 26 weeks Deadline: Rolling; apply within 90 days of leave start Location: Massachusetts

New York State Paid Family Leave

Offers job-protected paid time off for bonding, caregiving, or military family needs for most New York employees.

Amount: 67% of average weekly wage up to $1,151.16 for 12 weeks Deadline: Rolling; submit within 30 days of leave when foreseeable Location: New York

Washington Paid Family Leave: Get Up to 90% of Your Wages for 12 Weeks When Life Happens

Provides paid time off with wage replacement for Washington workers who need family or medical leave.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 90% of weekly pay, max $1,544 for 12 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file weekly claims within 30 days Location: Washington