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title: District of Columbia Paid Family Leave
description: "April 8, 2019

- FAMILY LEAVE -"
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# [District of Columbia Paid Family Leave](https://blog.castandcrew.com/blog/labor-compliance-blog/dc-paid-family-leave)

 Written by [Cast&Crew](https://blog.castandcrew.com/blog/author/castcrew) | Apr 8, 2019

Effective April 1, 2019, most employers who employ workers in the state of District of Columbia will be subject to District of Columbia Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) tax. Covered employers will be required to contribute an amount equal to 0.62 percent of the wages of each of its covered employees. Benefits become available to eligible employees July 1, 2020.

## FAQs

[District of Columbia Paid Family Leave - Frequently Asked Questions](https://blog.castandcrew.com/labor-compliance-blog/dc-paid-family-leave-faq/)

### Employee Notices

[Notice of Employee Rights](https://does.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/does/page_content/attachments/Paid%20Leave%20Notice%20to%20Employers%20and%20Employees.pdf)

If you have any questions, please email [Compliance@castandcrew.com](mailto:Compliance@castandcrew.com).

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*The proceeding information is provided for informational purposes only, should not be construed as or relied upon as legal advice and is subject to change without notice. If you have questions concerning particular situations, specific payroll administration or labor relations issues, please contact your counsel.*

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