DelawareDelaware workers could qualify for leave insurance before one year
Delaware workers would be allowed to qualify for family and medical leave insurance before one year with their employer if they meet the hours requirement and other program rules.
What it does
Workers could qualify before spending 12 months with their employer. They would need at least 1,250 hours with that employer in the previous 12 months and meet other program requirements.
Argument forWorkers who reach 1,250 hours sooner could access leave benefits earlier when family or medical needs arise.
Argument againstEmployers could need to cover leave absences for eligible workers who have been with them for less than a year.
More detail
Workers would be allowed to qualify for Delaware's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program before completing one year with their employer. This would apply to workers seeking leave through Delaware's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. Workers would need at least 1,250 hours of service with that employer during the previous 12 months. Federal Family and Medical Leave Act rules would govern how those hours are counted. Workers would need to meet the program's administrative requirements and submit an application.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 30Introduced and Assigned to Executive Committee in SenateIntroduced
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