Statutory income and paid family and medical leave updates
Statutory/Paid Family & Medical Leave Updates for 2025
October 15, 2025
New Jersey
Effective January 1, 2026, the annual maximum employee contribution is 0.19% of the employee’s taxable wage base. The maximum weekly benefit is $1,199. The taxable wage base for employers is $44,800. The taxable wage base for employees is $171,100. Division of Employer Accounts | Rate information, contributions, and due dates
October 1, 2025
District of Columbia
Effective July 1, 2025, the minimum wage in DC increased to $17.95 per hour (up from $17.50). The maximum weekly benefit for DC Paid Family Leave (PFL) is $1,190 per week as of October 1, 2025. https://dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov/benefits-calculator/
Massachusetts
Effective January 1, 2026, the 2026 PFML rate will remain the same as 2025 at 0.88%. The maximum weekly benefit will be $1,230.39. Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) overview and benefits | Mass.gov