State
Delaware Paid Leave rules for employers
Delaware Paid Leave: contributions since Jan 1, 2025; benefits since Jan 1, 2026.
Status by topic in Delaware
Contributions and rate
In effect
since Jan 1, 2025 · 19 Del. C. § 3705
Small employers
In effect
since Jan 1, 2025 · 19 Del. C. ch. 37
Private plans
In effect
since Jan 1, 2026 · 19 Del. C. ch. 37
Reports and payments
Not yet confirmed
no dated rule on file
Employee notices
Not yet confirmed
no dated rule on file
Benefits
In effect
since Jan 1, 2026 · 19 Del. C. § 3704
| Topic | Status | In short | Effective | Next change | Statute | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions and rate | In effect | Rate: 0.8% (2025–2026, by statute)2027 rate: none on the Department of Labor's page, FAQ or employer guide (Oct 8, 2026); ceiling 1.00%Employee share: up to 50% | Jan 1, 2025 | — | 19 Del. C. § 3705 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Small employers | In effect | 9 or fewer: exempt; may opt in10–24: parental leave only25 or more: full coverage | Jan 1, 2025 | — | 19 Del. C. ch. 37 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Private plans | In effect | Start dates: Jan 1 · Apr 1 · Jul 1 · Oct 1 (apply 30 days before)Official list: 21 companies, updated August 2026Grandfathered plans: end Jan 1, 2030 | Jan 1, 2026 | — | 19 Del. C. ch. 37 | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Reports and payments | Not yet confirmed | — | — | — | — | — |
| Employee notices | Not yet confirmed | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benefits | In effect | Since: January 1, 2026Weekly maximum: $900 (2026 and 2027, by statute)Eligibility: 12 months and 1,250 hours with one employer | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2028 | 19 Del. C. § 3704 | Oct 8, 2026 |
As of Oct 10, 2026. Every row names its statute and the day we checked it. Grey rows are on the verification queue. Not legal advice.
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