Effective March 2, 2025, all eligible Caregivers will be required to participate in the Delaware Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program through payroll deductions. This state-mandated program provides paid leave for qualifying medical and family-related events.
Caregiver Contribution Breakdown
The total contribution rate is 0.8% of wages, shared between the employer and the employee:
- Medical Leave – 0.4%
- Parental Leave – 0.32%
- Family Caregiving & Qualified Exigency Leave – 0.08%
As part of this program:
✓ The company will cover 50% of the total contribution.
✓ Caregivers will contribute 0.4% of their wages, deducted from each paycheck. Related Post : .
Example Deduction for Caregivers
If a Caregiver’s weekly wage is $400, the total contribution would be $1.60 (0.4% of $400), deducted each pay period.
Contributions are capped at the Social Security taxable wage base of $176,100 for 2025, meaning the maximum annual contribution for a Caregiver will be $704.40.
This program ensures that caregivers have financial support when they need to take leave for medical, parental, or family caregiving reasons.
For full details, visit the Delaware Department of Labor’s official page: Delaware Paid Leave Is Coming.
If you have any questions, please call the office at +1 302 538 6027.