Paid family leave mandates have been expanding across the country for a decade.
In sharp contrast, the District of Columbia (D.C.) recently approved its fiscal year (FY) 2027 Budget Support Act (and parallel emergency legislation, the FY 2027 Budget Support Emergency Act),[1] which includes amendments that temporarily reduce benefits available under the D.C. Universal Paid Leave (UPL) program effective October 1, 2026. The change in benefits will likely require employers to review and update their notices and leave of absence policies for D.C.-based employees.
What You Need to Know
No Change to Paid Parental and Prenatal Leave: The new law does not affect the amount of paid leave available for parental leave (12 weeks) or prenatal leave (two weeks).
Paid Family Leave Cut in Half: The new law will reduce the amount of paid family leave an employee can take, from 12 weeks to six weeks.
Paid Medical Leave Slightly Reduced: Paid medical leave for employees will decrease from 12 weeks to… Read the complete article here...
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