Paid family leave requirements by state

Paid family leave laws are evolving rapidly across the United States, creating new challenges for HR teams responsible for multi‑state compliance. With no federal paid family leave requirement, individual states continue to enact and expand their own programs to support employees who need time away from work for family, medical, parental, or military‑related reasons. These programs often include both job‑protected leave rights and wage‑replacement benefits, and they vary significantly in eligibility rules, funding models, and employer responsibilities.

Today, many states have adopted comprehensive paid family and medical leave programs, while others have newly implemented or upcoming requirements. As states expand these laws, HR leaders must stay ahead of shifting obligations, overlapping mandates, and fast‑changing payroll and tax considerations.

Our state‑by‑state overview equips HR and compliance professionals with a clear understanding of paid family leave obligations across jurisdictions. By highlighting coverage details, benefit structures, and employer duties, this resource helps HR teams streamline policy updates, reduce compliance risk, and support employee well‑being with confidence in a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape.

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