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Statutory Disability Income and Paid Family and Medical Leave Resource Center

With many states passing their own paid family and medical leave (PFML) and paid family leave (PFL) mandates, staying compliant with new regulations can be challenging for employers, especially if they have employees in various states. The following information is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel.

Stay informed on the latest updates

 This page highlights recent legislative and program updates, and includes links to additional state resources to help employers understand evolving requirements.

See the latest updates

State-mandated benefits

California


State disability insurance effective: 1949
Paid family leave effective: 07/01/04

Hawaii


Effective: 1969

New Hampshire


Effective: 01/01/23

Rhode Island


Temporary disability insurance effective: 1942
Temporary caregiver insurance effective: 01/01/14

Colorado


Effective: 01/01/24

Maryland


Effective: 01/01/28

New Jersey


Temporary disability benefit effective: 1948
Family leave insurance effective: 01/01/09

Washington


Effective: 01/01/20

Connecticut


Effective: 01/01/22

Massachusetts


Effective: 01/01/21

New York


Disability benefits law effective: 1949
Paid family leave effective: 1/01/18		  

Delaware


Effective: 01/01/26

Maine


Effective: 05/01/26

Oregon


Effective: 09/03/23

 

District of Columbia


Effective: 07/01/20

Minnesota


Effective: 01/01/26

Puerto Rico


Effective: 1968

 

Potential upcoming state leave programs

We'll continue to monitor and track legislation related to paid family and medical leave programs, both at the state and federal level, and will provide updates on any important developments.

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Symetra assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or timeliness of any information provided herein. The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel. We recommend employers speak with legal counsel specializing in labor and employment law to ensure compliance with applicable PFML and PFL mandates.

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