Delaware Paid Leave
State program
Delaware Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Public data · clear sources
Short-term disability in Delaware
Delaware has Delaware Paid Leave, which pays up to $900 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition.
Benefit amounts depend on eligibility, income, and living arrangements. Use the source links to check the applicable period.
$900
Maximum weekly benefit
Delaware Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Up to 6 weeks every 24 months for your own serious health condition
Maximum duration
Delaware Paid Leave · Jan 1, 2026
Quick reference
| Label | Value | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State short-term disability or paid medical leave program | Yes | Nov 12, 2026 | DOL paid leave |
| Program name | Delaware Paid Leave | Jan 1, 2026 | Delaware Paid Leave |
| Maximum weekly benefit | $900 | Jan 1, 2026 | Delaware Paid Leave |
| Maximum duration | Up to 6 weeks every 24 months for your own serious health condition | Jan 1, 2026 | Delaware Paid Leave |
| Waiting period | Not verified | Jan 1, 2026 | Delaware Paid Leave |
| Payroll contribution | Under 1% of wages; employers may require employees to pay up to half | Jan 1, 2026 | Delaware Paid Leave |
| Program website | https://labor.delaware.gov/delaware-paid-leave/ | Nov 12, 2026 | Delaware Paid Leave |
Sourced facts
State short-term disability / paid medical leave
- State short-term disability or paid medical leave program: Yes [1] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program name: Delaware Paid Leave [2] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum weekly benefit: $900 [3] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Maximum duration: Up to 6 weeks every 24 months for your own serious health condition [4] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Waiting period: Not verified [5] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Payroll contribution: Under 1% of wages; employers may require employees to pay up to half [6] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
- Program website: https://labor.delaware.gov/delaware-paid-leave/ [7] Last verified Nov 12, 2026
Conflicts and unverified data
Waiting period: not verified. Not yet verified against the program agency.
Frequently asked questions
Does Delaware have state short-term disability?
Yes. Delaware has Delaware Paid Leave, which pays up to $900 per week to eligible workers who cannot work because of their own serious health condition. Duration: Up to 6 weeks every 24 months for your own serious health condition.
How to apply
Review eligibility and apply directly through the responsible agency.